In this article we will formulate a Phillies vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 14th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 89-60 this season after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 8-2 and 8-6. In game two, Philadelphia trailed 4-2 in the third inning, but they scored the next five runs to pull away with the win. The Phillies recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Marsh, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Philadelphia started Walker, who allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Duran got the save.
Prior to this series, the Phillies swept the Mets in four games and won two out of three against the Marlins. Philadelphia has won six games in a row and they are leading the NL East standings. The Philadelphia pitching staff has a 3.78 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .244 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 725 runs with a .262 batting average and a .332 on base percentage this season. Kyle Schwarber has led Philadelphia with 51 home runs and 126 RBIs, while Nick Castellanos has added 16 home runs and 66 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Philadelphia is Aaron Nola, who is 4-8 with a 6.24 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP over 75.0 innings pitched this season.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 74-75 this year after they lost game two by a score of 8-6 on Saturday night. Kansas City scored three runs in the first inning and led 3-2 in the third, but couldn’t find much offense in the middle innings for the loss. The Royals recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Perez, who went 2-4 with two home runs and three RBIs in the loss. KC started Bergert, who allowed four hits and three earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Zerpa picked up the loss in relief.
Prior to this series, the Royals lost three out of four against the Guardians, but did win two out of three against the Twins before that. Kansas City has lost six of their last seven games and they are currently third in the AL Central standings. The Kansas City pitching staff has a 3.73 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 567 runs with a .243 batting average and a .305 on base percentage this season. Vinnie Pasquantino has led KC with 30 home runs and 103 RBIs, while Salvador Perez has added 27 home runs and 84 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Noah Cameron, who is 7-7 with a 3.00 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over 120.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Phillies will beat the Royals
- The Phillies have won each of their last eight games against American League opponents.
- The Royals have lost each of their last five games against the Phillies following a loss.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games following a loss.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last five home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Royals will beat the Phillies
- The Royals have won each of their last six day games following a loss.
- The Phillies have lost seven of their last 10 games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last nine Sunday games as road underdogs.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line each of their last four day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have won the first inning in each of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Phillies have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four day games at Citizens Bank Park against American League opponents.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last eight games between the Royals and Phillies have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Royals’ last six games as underdogs against the Phillies have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last nine games at Citizens Bank Park.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last nine games as favorites.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Aaron Nola has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 11 appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Bryson Stott has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Aaron Nola has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances.
- Brandon Marsh has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Trea Turner has recorded a Double in four of the Phillies’ last five home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Salvador Perez has hit at least one home run in three of the Royals’ last four road games against NL East opponents.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Royals as underdogs against NL East opponents.
- Jonathan India has recorded at least one Double in each of his last three appearances at Citizens Bank Park against opponents that held a winning record.
Phillies vs Royals Prediction
Kansas City was looking like they would make a push for the postseason, but they have thrown that away over the last week with some poor play. The Royals are 34-40 on the road this year, while the Phillies are 51-23 at home. Philadelphia has scored at least eight runs in four of their last five games and they are facing Cameron, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in two of his last three outings. KC is going against Nola, who has allowed 4+ earned runs in three of his last five. Take the over here.