The Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals square off Saturday in MLB action from Kauffman Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Seattle Mariners will send out Luis Castillo for the start here and Castillo is 5-6 with a 2.99 ERA and 81 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Royals, Castillo is 2-1 with a 3.64 ERA and 23 strikeouts. Alec Marsh will get the start for the Royals here and is 4-3 with a 3.76 ERA and 46 strikeouts this season. In his career, Marsh is 0-2 with a 3.38 ERA and 16 strikeouts against the Mariners.
Seattle Mariners Recap
The Seattle Mariners come into this one looking to bounce back from a series-opening 10-9 loss at the hands of the Royals in Friday’s matchup. The loss put the Mariners at risk of having their series win streak snapped after taking out the A’s, Angels and Astros in the last week and a half.
Mariners Trying To Stay Hot At The Dish
Julio Rodriguez leads the Mariners with 68 hits including a .267 batting average and also has 5 doubles. Cal Raleigh has a team-high 11 home runs along with 33 RBIs while Jorge Polanco has 5 home runs with 14 RBIs and Raleigh has a team-high 76 strikeouts. Mitch Haniger also has 6 home runs and 27 RBIs while Rodriguez has a team-high 14 stolen bases and 76 strikeouts as well this season. Dylan Moore and Ty France each have a team-high 11 doubles also this season.
Why the Seattle Mariners will win
- The Mariners have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Royals have lost each of their last eight games as home underdogs against the Mariners following a home win.
- The Mariners have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 day games against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven Saturday day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have led after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against the Royals.
- The Mariners have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games against the Royals.
Kansas City Royals Recap
The Kansas City Royals will try to build up some momentum after rallying for the win in Friday’s series opener. The win put the Royals on the right track to bounce back after settling for a split in a rain-shortened series with the Guardians earlier this week.
Royals Starting To Pick It Up Offensively
Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with 83 hits including 11 home runs, 47 RBIs and team-highs of 7 triples and 16 doubles with 19 stolen bases. Salvador Perez also has 10 home runs with 41 RBIs and 15 doubles. Nelson Velazquez also has a team-high 56 strikeouts while Maikel Garcia has 5 home runs, 36 RBIs and 14 stolen bases along with 3 triples and 13 doubles this season. Vinnie Pasquantino has 17 doubles with 7 homers and 41 RBIs of his own on the year.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Royals have won each of their last seven home games against American League opponents.
- The Mariners have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last eight home games against American League opponents.
- The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in four of their last six games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Mariners have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners Prediction
I’m on the Royals here. I know Luis Castillo has been rock solid for the better part of the season and has been dealing quality starts like it’s going out of style. However, the Royals are still one of the best home teams in baseball, and I think they have a ton of momentum after rallying for the walk-off win on Friday. I think this is going to be a fun series, but I think the Royals get it done as a home dog on Saturday. Give me Kansas City.