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On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (78-33) are visiting the Kansas City Royals (47-67), at 7:10 PM ET. The Dodgers have won 11 straight. Andrew Heaney (1-0) is the starter for the Dodgers, and Brad Keller (6-12) for the Royals.
On the road for this game, the Dodgers (-266) are heavily favored to beat the Royals (+219). The total in this contest is 9.5.
Dodgers vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Dodgers (-266)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -105, Under: -116)
When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Royals
- Game Day: Saturday, August 13, 2022
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
Dodgers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Yency Almonte | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Edwin Ríos | 60 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Tommy Kahnle | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Danny Duffy | 60 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Daniel Hudson | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kevin Pillar | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Blake Treinen | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Walker Buehler | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jimmy Nelson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Dustin May | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Clarke | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Gabe Speier | 40 Man Active | Illness |
| Edward Olivares | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Jake Brentz | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tyler Zuber | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Angel Zerpa | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
Last Time Out: Dodgers and Royals
The Dodgers defeated the Royals 8-3 yesterday, with Tony Gonsolin getting the win (6.00 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 3 K) and Trayce Thompson leading the way offensively (going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI). Josh Staumont (0.00 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Royals.
Betting Trends
Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Dodgers have won 77 out of the 109 games, or 70.6%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, Los Angeles has won 10 of its 15 games, or 66.7%, when favored by at least -266 on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 72.7% chance to win. Games involving Los Angeles have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 46 of 111 chances this season. The Dodgers are 70-41-0 against the spread in their 111 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | 111 | .322 (3) | .398 (5) | .521 (12) | 3.0% (80) | 14.9% (30) | 10.9% (35) |
| Trea Turner | 111 | .309 (5) | .348 (37) | .503 (16) | 3.7% (48) | 18.4% (64) | 5.7% (128) |
| Mookie Betts | 96 | .275 (42) | .346 (42) | .532 (10) | 5.7% (9) | 16.5% (47) | 9.2% (64) |
| Will Smith | 97 | .274 (43) | .361 (26) | .474 (29) | 4.0% (36) | 15.9% (42) | 10.4% (41) |
| Gavin Lux | 103 | .293 (26) | .370 (15) | .420 (78) | 1.1% (138) | 17.1% (54) | 11.1% (32) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have won in 36, or 39.1%, of the 92 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Kansas City has won three of 11 games when listed as at least +219 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 31.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Kansas City’s games have gone over the total in 56 of their 114 opportunities. The Royals are 55-59-0 against the spread in their 114 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 104 | .251 (86) | .295 (129) | .437 (63) | 3.5% (53) | 22.7% (99) | 5.2% (132) |
| Hunter Dozier | 95 | .249 (92) | .313 (107) | .415 (86) | 2.6% (92) | 23.0% (101) | 7.8% (85) |
| MJ Melendez | 83 | .235 (-) | .324 (-) | .440 (-) | 4.2% (-) | 25.3% (-) | 11.9% (-) |
| Salvador Pérez | 72 | .218 (-) | .253 (-) | .456 (-) | 5.7% (-) | 28.0% (-) | 3.3% (-) |
| Nicky Lopez | 107 | .243 (101) | .298 (126) | .287 (147) | 0.0% (145) | 14.2% (20) | 6.3% (113) |
Dodgers vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Dodgers to pick up the win (-266 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go under the total (9.5 runs).