In this article we will formulate a Royals vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 25th at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 9-17 this year after they won game one by a score of 6-3 on Friday. Kansas City nearly blew a 5-0 lead, but they were able to hang on for the win. The Royals recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Collins and Diaz, who both had two RBIs. Cameron allowed eight hits and three earned runs over 6.1 innings for the win, while Erceg got the save. Prior to this series, Kansas City lost two out of three against the Orioles and all three against the Yankees.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.65 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 94 runs with a .230 batting average and a .306 on base percentage. Carter Jensen has led the Royals with six home runs and 14 RBIs, while Maikel Garcia has added two home runs and 10 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Cole Ragans, who is 0-4 with a 6.00 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP over 21.0 innings pitched this year.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 12-15 this season after they lost game one by a score of 6-3 last night. Los Angeles scored three runs in the seventh inning, but they stranded a few runners and couldn’t get any closer. The Angels recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Trout, who went 0-2 with one RBI and three walks. Kikuchi allowed five hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Pomeranz allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Los Angeles lost two out of three against the Blue Jays and two out of three against the Padres.
This season, Los Angeles has a 4.08 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .227 opponent batting average, while they have scored 129 runs with a .226 batting average and a .333 on base percentage. Jorge Soler has led the Angels with five home runs and 19 RBIs, while Mike Trout has added eight home runs and 18 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Walbert Urena, who is 0-2 with a 2.35 ERA and a 1.83 WHIP over 7.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Angels have lost each of their last seven road games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have won eight of their last nine night games at Kauffman Stadium following a home win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven road games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have covered the run line in four of their last five games against AL West opponents.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in each of their last five Saturday games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have lost the first inning in three of their last four road games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six road games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won each of their last four games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Royals have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a home win.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games after playing the previous day.
- The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last six games as road underdogs against the Royals following a road loss.
- The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games at Kauffman Stadium against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Angels’ last six night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Royals’ last five home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last 12 night games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Angels’ last nine games at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit a home run in five of his last seven home appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Starling Marte has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 home appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Bobby Witt Jr. ranks T5th in the league in Steals (9) this season.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Mike Trout has hit at least one home run in four of the Angels’ last five road games.
- Mike Trout has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against the Royals after playing the previous day.
- Mike Trout ranks 5th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.425) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Royals rank 28th in the league for RBIs this season (89).
- The Royals rank 27th in the league for runs scored this season (94).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (264).
- The Angels rank 1st in the league for walks this season (125).
Royals vs Angels Prediction
Kansas City was able to get the win on Friday to start this series and they have scored 5+ runs in four straight games, which is good to see from a low scoring offense. The Royals are 7-7 at home this year, while the Angels are 7-8 on the road. Los Angeles has scored two runs or fewer in three of their last five games and they are starting Urena, who allowed two earned runs and four hits in his first start. KC is going with Ragans, who has allowed 7, 0, 3, 0, and 4 earned runs in his five starts. I don’t like how Ragans has looked this year, so give me the Angels and the plus money here.