In this article, we will formulate a Royals vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 28, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (52-31, 22-17 Away) are on a five-game winning streak after edging out the Royals in Game 1 last night. The Dodgers are also on a five-series winning run after defeating the Padres (twice), Giants, Nationals, and Dodgers. In a 5-4 victory on Friday, the Dodgers had only four hits opposite Kansas City’s 11, but still managed to win. Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Dustin May pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on six hits with three strikeouts and three walks. Lou Trivino was credited with the win.
This season, the Dodgers average 5.63 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .263/.338/.461 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.20 ERA (23rd) and 1.31 WHIP (20th). Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with a .295 batting average, 29 home runs, and 54 RBI this season.
Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 0-0 record in two starts this year with a 4.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 2.0 innings.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals (38-44, 19-23 Home) are currently on a six-game losing skid, even though they didn’t deserve to lose Game 1 to the Dodgers last night. Before this series, the Royals lost two to the Padres and were swept by the Rays in three games. Bobby Witt Jr. led the offense in a 5-4 defeat to the Dodgers with a two-run homer, while Noah Cameron took the loss after allowing five runs on three hits with four strikeouts and three walks in 4.0 innings.
This year, the Royals average 3.26 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .244/.298/.366 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Royals’ staff has a 3.43 ERA (6th) and 1.20 WHIP (7th). Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with a .270 batting average, 11 home runs, and 42 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Royals is Seth Lugo, who is 4-5 in 14 starts this season, with a 2.93 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 83.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Royals’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last eight Saturday day games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Dodgers’ last 10 games as favorites against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Royals rank 30th in the league for walks this season (198).
- The Royals rank 29th in the league for home runs this season (57).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (130).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (449).
Royals vs Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. Three of the last four went Under, and I am going with another Under in this one. Shohei Ohtani pitched for just 1.0 inning in each of his two starts, and I really don’t know what the Dodgers are planning for him on Saturday. Anyway, even if the Dodgers use a bullpen, they should do fine against the weakest offensive team in the MLB. Seth Lugo, on the other hand, has been impressive in June, posting a 1.57 ERA and allowing just four runs in four starts (23.0 innings). Go with Under.