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A series opener between the Baltimore Orioles (19-9) and Kansas City Royals (7-22) is on deck Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, at Kauffman Stadium. The scheduled starters are Tyler Wells (1-1) for the Orioles, and Ryan Yarbrough (0-3) for the Royals.
Despite playing away from home the Orioles are at -151 to win, compared to the Royals at +129. The total for the Orioles-Royals game is set at 9.
Orioles vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Baltimore Orioles (-1.5)
Moneyline
Orioles (-151)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Orioles vs. Royals
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSKC
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
Orioles Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon Tate | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Mychal Givens | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| John Means | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Christopher Ramirez | Restricted List | Personal |
| Alexis Cruz | Restricted List | Personal |
| Isaiah Kearns | Restricted List | Personal |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Daniel Lynch | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kris Bubic | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Diego Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jake Brentz | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Angel Zerpa | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Orioles and Royals
The Orioles beat the Tigers by a 5-3 score in their last game Sunday. Ryan Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI to lead them offensively while Austin Voth got the win after throwing two innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two.
The Royals were handed an 8-4 loss to the Twins Tuesday. Vinnie Pasquantino (3-for-4 with a double and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Brady Singer got the loss on the mound after going 2 2/3 innings, giving up eight earned runs on five hits while striking out five.
Betting Trends
Orioles Betting Records and Team Stats
The Orioles have entered the game as favorites 16 times this season and won 13, or 81.2%, of those games. Baltimore has entered 11 games this season favored by -151 or more and is 9-2 in those contests. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Orioles have a 60.2% chance to win. Baltimore and its opponents have hit the over in 16 of their 28 games with a total this season. The Orioles are 16-12-0 against the spread in their 28 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | 26 | .347 (-) | .395 (-) | .667 (-) | 7.4% (-) | 14.8% (-) | 7.4% (-) |
| Cedric Mullins | 28 | .255 (87) | .365 (47) | .429 (83) | 2.6% (101) | 17.4% (48) | 14.8% (19) |
| Adley Rutschman | 28 | .291 (38) | .419 (8) | .437 (78) | 3.1% (86) | 13.4% (19) | 18.9% (4) |
| Ryan Mountcastle | 28 | .244 (107) | .264 (172) | .445 (73) | 4.8% (35) | 20.8% (84) | 3.2% (176) |
| Austin Hays | 27 | .312 (18) | .363 (48) | .538 (26) | 3.9% (60) | 24.5% (120) | 7.8% (113) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have been underdogs in 28 games this season and have come away with the win seven times (25%) in those contests. This season, Kansas City has been victorious four times in 21 chances when named as an underdog of at least +129 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 43.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Kansas City and their opponents have hit the over in 14 of their 29 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Royals are 10-19-0 against the spread in their 29 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 29 | .279 (50) | .385 (26) | .500 (41) | 4.2% (48) | 13.3% (17) | 14.2% (24) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 29 | .222 (146) | .266 (171) | .393 (111) | 3.2% (79) | 20.2% (75) | 5.6% (150) |
| Edward Olivares | 28 | .289 (40) | .352 (67) | .482 (47) | 2.2% (114) | 18.9% (63) | 6.7% (131) |
| Salvador Pérez | 27 | .267 (69) | .306 (125) | .426 (88) | 2.8% (94) | 17.6% (50) | 2.8% (178) |
| Nicky Lopez | 28 | .200 (-) | .323 (-) | .291 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 18.5% (-) | 12.3% (-) |
Orioles vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Orioles to win (-151 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go under the total (9 runs).