Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins Prediction 3-30-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins prediction for this MLB showdown on Saturday, March 30th at the Oakland Coliseum. We will take a look at: 

-The Minnesota Twins recent form and recent player performance

-The Kansas City Royals recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals. 

What’s the Status of Royce Lewis for the Twins?

Royce Lewis is a big key for the Minnesota Twins this season, but after he pulled up limp in the first game, there are some major concerns about how long he’s going to be out. Lewis was the difference maker in the first game, hitting a home run to get the scoring started. Starting pitcher Pablo Lopez had a strong game, going seven innings, giving up four hits and one run. Getting the start for the Twins will be Joe Ryan, who went 11-10 last season with an ERA of 4.51. After this series, the Twins will go to Wisconsin to face the Milwaukee Brewers. 

Can Royals Offense Be Better?

The Royals’ offense wasn’t good enough in the first game, and they are going to need to be better here. Maikel Garcia hit a home run in the bottom of the first, but the offense couldn’t manage any more runs, and that led to the defeat. Starting pitcher Cole Ragans wasn’t all that bad, going six innings and giving up only two runs. Getting the start for the Royals here will be Seth Lugo, who spent last season with the San Diego Padres. He finished last season with an 8-7 record and an ERA of 3.57. 

Kansas City Royals Team Facts

• The Royals have lost each of their last seven day games against the Twins at Kauffman Stadium following a loss.
• The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six day games against the Twins at Kauffman Stadium following a loss.
• The Royals have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Royals have won the first inning in four of their last six games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Royals have led after 5 innings in eight of their last 11 games as underdogs against American League opponents.

Minnesota Twins Team Facts

• The Twins have won each of their last eight day games against the Royals following a road win.
• The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last six road games against the Royals following a win.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Twins’ last five games.
• The Twins have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games as road favorites.

Royals vs Twins Betting Prediction

This game is going to be a low scoring game. Seth Lugo was strong last season for the Twins, and he’s going to be strong again here. Ryan was strong last season also, especially early in the season, and I don’t trust the Royals’ offense to find a lot of success getting anything going here. There were only five runs scored total on Thursday, and that’s exactly where this game will end up. Back the under.