LA Angels vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 5-10-24 Picks

The Kansas City Royals and LA Angels meet Friday in MLB game 2 action at Angel Stadium. Here’s a LA Angels vs Kansas City Royals Prediction.

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals are 23-16 this season after wins over the Rangers and Brewers. The Kansas City Royals have scored 21 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 9 games. The Kansas City Royals have won 5 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with 48 hits and 20 RBI, while Salvador Perez and Maikel Garcia have combined for 82 hits and 56 RBI.

LA Angels Betting Preview

The LA Angels are 14-24 this season after losses to the Phillies and Guardians. The LA Angels have scored 18 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games. The LA Angels have split their last 10 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Taylor Ward leads the LA Angels with 39 hits and 24 RBI, while Zach Neto and Logan O’Hoppe have combined for 63 hits and 27 RBI.

Kansas City Royals vs LA Angels Pitching Matchup

Alec Marsh gets the ball for the Kansas City Royals, and he is 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season. Marsh returns from an elbow injury and will pitch for the first time since April 24. Marsh has a 3.75 ERA and .163 allowed batting average in 12 road innings. This will be Marsh’s first career game against the LA Angels.

Griffin Canning gets the ball for the LA Angels, and he is 1-4 with a 6.69 ERA and 26 strikeouts this season. Canning has allowed 30 hits and 21 earned runs in his last 30 innings. Canning has a 6.75 ERA and .245 allowed batting average in 14.2 home innings. Canning is 2-1 with a 1.82 ERA and 21 strikeouts in his career against the Kansas City Royals.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Angels have won seven of their last eight night games against the Royals following a loss.
• The Royals have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against American League opponents following a road win.
• The Angels have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games against the Royals following a loss.
• The Royals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five night games against the Angels following a road win.
• The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last seven games as favorites against AL West opponents.

Why the Kansas City Royals will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last seven home games against AL Central opponents.
• The Royals have won eight of their last nine night games against AL West opponents.
• The Royals have covered the run line each of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against AL Central opponents.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight home games.

LA Angels vs Kansas City Royals Prediction

I want nothing to do with the LA Angels and their losing ways, and I want even less to do with Griffin Canning and his struggles. Canning has been dreadful this season and not much has changed at home, where he has a 6.75 ERA. The Kansas City Royals continue to be that surprise team that’s making bettors money and Alec Marsh has been sharp, even if he’s coming off an elbow injury. Yes, there’s some concern with Marsh and being out a few weeks, but it’s the Angels, they’ll find a way to lose like always. Give me the Royals and the cheap price.