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In the final game of a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium, the Kansas City Royals (39-58) face the Los Angeles Angels (41-56), Wednesday at 2:10 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Brad Keller (5-10) for the Royals, and Janson Junk for the Angels.
The Royals (-136) are moneyline favorites at home over the Angels (+115). The contest has a total set at 9.
Royals vs. Angels Odds
Run Line
Kansas City Royals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Royals (-136)
Total
9 Runs (Over: +101, Under: -121)
When, Where, at What Time is Royals vs. Angels
- Game Day: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Olivares | 10 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Salvador Pérez | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| Daniel Lynch | 15 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Jon Heasley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Gabe Speier | 40 Man Active | Illness |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Jake Brentz | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tyler Zuber | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Angels Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | 10 Day Injury List | Back |
| Matt Duffy | 10 Day Injury List | Back |
| Jimmy Herget | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Michael Lorenzen | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| David Fletcher | 60 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Archie Bradley | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Anthony Rendon | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Griffin Canning | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Chris Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Royals and Angels
Yesterday, the Angels claimed a 6-0 victory over the Royals, with Jose Suarez (5.00 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 3 K) earning the win for the Angels. Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Angel Zerpa (4.00 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 K) was handed the loss for the Royals.
Betting Trends
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have entered the game as favorites 21 times this season and won 11, or 52.4%, of those games. Kansas City has a record of 2-5 when favored by -136 or more by bookmakers this season. The Royals have a 57.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Kansas City and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 46 of their 97 opportunities. In 97 games with a spread this season, the Royals are 45-52-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 92 | .255 (78) | .298 (127) | .456 (49) | 3.7% (55) | 22.7% (99) | 5.3% (139) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 92 | .321 (5) | .389 (9) | .399 (99) | 0.8% (148) | 13.5% (19) | 10.1% (52) |
| Whit Merrifield | 89 | .242 (103) | .291 (136) | .347 (141) | 1.3% (135) | 14.7% (27) | 7.1% (103) |
| Hunter Dozier | 82 | .268 (52) | .331 (74) | .445 (60) | 2.7% (91) | 21.9% (97) | 7.9% (90) |
| Michael A. Taylor | 70 | .276 (-) | .348 (-) | .400 (-) | 2.4% (-) | 22.9% (-) | 9.9% (-) |
Angels Betting Records and Team Stats
The Angels have been chosen as underdogs in 38 games this year and have walked away with the win eight times (21.1%) in those games. Los Angeles has a win-loss record of 5-19 when favored by +115 or worse by bookmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Angels have a 46.5% chance of walking away with the win. Los Angeles and their opponents have hit the over in 43 of their 97 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Angels have an against the spread record of 44-53-0 in 97 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | 94 | .256 (77) | .350 (41) | .493 (23) | 5.2% (19) | 23.6% (103) | 11.7% (22) |
| Taylor Ward | 73 | .287 (34) | .379 (14) | .489 (26) | 4.2% (42) | 23.9% (105) | 12.6% (14) |
| Jared Walsh | 91 | .240 (108) | .285 (141) | .420 (80) | 3.7% (55) | 29.4% (145) | 5.1% (143) |
| Luis Rengifo | 63 | .268 (-) | .315 (-) | .400 (-) | 2.1% (-) | 17.0% (-) | 5.1% (-) |
| Brandon Marsh | 89 | .219 (138) | .276 (146) | .342 (144) | 2.6% (94) | 36.8% (156) | 6.6% (116) |
Royals vs. Angels Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Royals will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-136). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (9 runs).