In this article we will formulate a Royals vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 2nd 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 70-67 this year after they lost two out of three against Detroit by scores of 3-5, 3-1, and 0-5. In their game three loss, Kansas City battled for most of the game, but allowed four runs in the fifth for the loss. The Royals recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Garcia, who had two hits in the loss. KC started Wacha, who allowed five hits and four earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while four pitchers closed out the game.
Prior to that series, the Royals won two out of three against the White Sox, but did lose two out of three against the Tigers before that. Kansas City has won three of their last five games and they are currently second in the AL Central standings. The Kansas City pitching staff has a 3.65 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 529 runs with a .246 batting average and a .307 on base percentage this season. Vinnie Pasquantino has led KC with 28 home runs and 94 RBIs, while Salvador Perez has added 23 home runs and 77 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Michael Lorenzen, who is 5-8 with a 4.62 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 113.0 innings pitched this year.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 64-73 this season after they split four games with Houston by scores of 0-2, 4-1, 3-0, and 3-8. In their game four loss, Los Angeles led 3-2 in the fourth inning, but failed to score over the last five innings in the defeat. The Angels recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Adell, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the loss. LA started Kikuchi, who allowed eight hits and five earned runs over 5.2 innings for the loss, while Burke allowed three earned runs in relief.
Prior to that series, the Angels lost two out of three against the Rangers and all three against the Cubs. Los Angeles has lost four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the AL West standings. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 4.75 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .261 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 584 runs with a .229 batting average and a .302 on base percentage this season. Taylor Ward has led LA with 30 home runs and 94 RBIs, while Jo Adell has added 31 home runs and 84 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is TBD.
Why the Royals will beat the Angels
- The Royals have won each of their last seven home games following a loss.
- The Angels have lost four of their last five road games against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last six home games following a loss.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven games against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have won the first inning in six of their last eight night games at Kauffman Stadium.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Angels’ last four games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Fifteen of the Royals’ last 18 home games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 11 of the Royals’ last 12 night games at Kauffman Stadium.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Angels’ last 10 games at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit a home run in each of the Royals’ last five games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals’ last 14 night games.
- Michael Lorenzen has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four home appearances against the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Mike Trout has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances against the Royals.
- Luis Rengifo has hit a home run in each of the Angels’ last two games against AL Central opponents.
- Mike Trout has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 road appearances against the Royals.
Royals vs Angels Prediction
Kansas City comes into this series just 2.5 games out of the final wild card spot, so they need to take advantage of playing the Angels here. The Royals are 37-32 at home this year, while the Angels are 30-38 on the road. Los Angeles is just one game ahead of the A’s for last in the West, but they have not announced their starter for this one. KC is going with Lorenzen, who has allowed seven earned runs and 16 hits in his last 9.1 innings. I don’t love it with Lorenzen’s recent struggles, but I will back KC -1.5 here in a must win spot.