The Baltimore Orioles are trying to show they can punch above their big payroll counterparts in the American League East Division. Through the first month of the MLB schedule, the Orioles have proven they are more than capable of playing strong baseball. Baltimore has won three straight and eight of its past 10 games to maintain its spot in second place in the division.
On the other side, anyone making an Orioles vs Royals prediction will see Kansas City Royals is mired in last place in the AL Central Division. The Royals have been outscored by 68 runs in their first 30 games. Kansas City is hoping to figure things out to try and maintain a respectable run after a slow start.
Orioles vs. Royals Information
Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals
Location of the game: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 3, 7:40 p.m.
How to watch: MLB.tv
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals Odds
People making MLB picks will see that Baltimore is a -162 favorite. The Royals are +143 on the moneyline. The over/under has been set at nine runs.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals betting preview
Looking at the Baltimore Orioles roster will show that they have a lot of depth in their lineup. Baltimore is fifth in the league in runs scored at 5.5 per contest. The Orioles are sixth in batting average at .261 and 10th in the league by hitting 1.25 home runs per game.
People making Orioles vs Royals predictions will see Baltimore is led in home runs by Ryan Mountcastle. He has hit eight home runs this season. Jorge Mateo has hit six for Baltimore.
Anyone watching Kansas City Royals games will see they have struggled to make contact this season. The Royals don’t hit for much power. They are 26th in the MLB Standings by hitting .84 per game, and 28th in runs scored at 3.54 per game. If Kansas City can’t figure out a way to hit better, the Royals will struggle to win many MLB games this season.
Starting Pitchers
Kyle Gibson (Orioles)
MLB player stats show that Baltimore has won five of the six games he has started for the Orioles this season. Gibson is 4-0 this season with a 3.93 ERA and 27 strikeouts. In 34.1 innings of work this season, he has struck out 24 batters.
Zack Greinke (City Royals)
Anyone making an Orioles vs Royals prediction will see Greinke has struggled to get outs. Greinke has allowed four or more runs in his past three starts. Greinke has allowed 21 runs in 31 innings of work this season. People making MLB picks will see Greinke averages less than a strikeout per inning, inducing 22 strikeouts in 31 innings this season.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals Picks and Predictions
This game is one that will be between two MLB teams that have been involved in some wild affairs this season. Baltimore, especially, has shown how dangerous it can be at the plate. With neither team being too impacted by the MLB injury report, this is a game where both offenses will make good contact and push this game over the total.
Anyone looking at MLB standings will see that Kansas City has had a lot of struggles. The Royals have lost four of their past five games. Baltimore won’t want to miss an opportunity to beat a struggling opponent. After our Orioles vs Royals prediction our pick is:
- The Orioles will grab a win.
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