The Milwaukee Brewers and the Kansas City Royals meet Friday in MLB action from Progressive Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Milwaukee Brewers vs. Kansas City Royals prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Milwaukee Brewers will send out Chad Patrick for the start here and Patrick is 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA and 4 strikeouts this season. This will be Patrick’s second career start against the Royals. Luinder Avila will get the start here and Avila was 1-1 with a 1.29 ERA and 16 strikeouts last season. This will be Avila’s first career start against the Brewers.
Milwaukee Brewers Recap
The Milwaukee Brewers come into this game looking to add on to their 8-2 win over Tampa Bay in their last game to sit at 5-1 this season. After this series, the Brewers will head on the road again for a series against the Boston Red Sox.
Brewers Looking To Build On Hot Start
Brice Turang has 9 hits with 4 doubles, a home run and 5 RBIs while Christian Yelich has 8 hits with a home run and a team-high 7 RBIs this season. Jake Bauers has added 6 hits with 2 homers and 4 RBI and Gary Sanchez also has 2 homers with 3 RBIs this season. William Contreras has chipped in 5 hits with a pair of doubles with 4 RBIs as well on the year.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win
- The Brewers have won each of their last 11 games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The Royals have lost each of their last four night games against National League opponents.
- The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as home underdogs against National League opponents.
Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts
- Brice Turang has recorded at least one hit in each of the Brewers’ last 10 games against AL opponents.
- Gary Sanchez has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the Brewers against AL opponents.
- David Hamilton ranks T1st in the league in Steals (4) this season.
Kansas City Royals Recap
The Kansas City Royals come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-1 loss at the hands of Minnesota last time out to sit at 3-3 this season. After this series, the Royals will head on the road for a series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Royals Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Kyle Isbel has 9 hits with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs while Jonathan India has a home run and 5 RBIs on the year. Jac Caglianone has 6 hits with 2 doubles and a .333 batting average while Bobby Witt Jr. has 6 hits with a pair of RBIs and Vinnie Pasquantino’s added 4 hits with a double and 4 RBIs on the year. Maikel Garcia also has 6 hits with a double and 3 RBIs this season.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Brewers have lost each of their last seven games as road favorites against American League opponents.
- The Royals have won each of their last four games as underdogs against NL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as road favorites.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against NL Central opponents following a loss.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Salvador Perez has hit at least one home run in three of the Royals’ last four games against NL Central opponents.
- Maikel Garcia has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 home appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Kyle Isbel ranks T4th in the league in Steals (3) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Brewers’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Royals’ last six home games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Kansas City Royals Prediction
I’m on the Brewers here. I have no idea what we’re going to see from Avila in this start and if it turns out to be a bullpen game, that could be bad news for KC because of how bad their bullpen has been out of the gate. Even if Avila’s an opener for someone, I still think this Brewers lineup has been more powerful and more consistent in the early going and as much as I’m not a fan of Chad Patrick, I think he can do enoug to get the Brew Crew the win here. Give me Milwaukee.