The Cleveland Guardians will try and inch ever so closer to the top of the American League Central standings when they play the second of a three-game set with the Kansas City Royals. The Guardians took the opener 2-1 on Tuesday behind a dazzling performance from rookie starting pitcher Gavin Williams. Read further to get up-to-date information for both teams, including a look at Guardians vs Royals betting odds.
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Odds
Moneyline: If you are placing bets on this game, it is important to know the Guardians vs Royals betting odds. The Guardians are the moneyline favorites, priced at -130. The Royals check in at +110 on moneyline.
Spread: Cleveland is a 1.5-run favorite for this matchup.
Totals: Finally, the over/under is 9.5.
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Information
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals
Location of the game: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
How to watch: MLB.TV
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians come into play with a record of 38-40. According to the MLB standings, the Guardians currently sit just a half-game out of first place in the American League Central. They have won two of their last three MLB games, and in this season, in this division, a hot streak of any kind could put a team close or into first place.
Taking a look at MLB player stats, the Guardians are led offensively by third baseman Jose Ramirez, who is hitting .297 with 12 home runs and 46 RBI. First baseman Josh Naylor is hitting .291 with 10 home runs and a team-high 57 RBI. Cleveland is hitting .246 as a team, which puts them 17th among MLB teams.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals come into play with a record of 22-57. According to the Kansas City Royals standings, the Royals are in fifth place in the American League Central, 17 games behind the Minnesota Twins in the division standings. The Royals have lost three of their last four games, and their rebuild is in full swing. The young talent is taking some lumps on a pretty regular basis.
Taking another look at the MLB player stats, the Royals are led offensively by catcher Salvador Perez, who is hitting .263 with 15 home runs and 39 RBI. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .244 with 12 home runs and 38 RBI. The Royals are hitting .232 as a team, which puts them 24th among MLB teams.
Starting Pitchers
Logan Allen –
In the Cleveland Guardians game today, they will send lefthander Logan Allen to the mound who is fine in the MLB injury report and will try and win the series. Allen has a record of 3-2 with a 3.68 ERA. In 58.2 innings, Allen has struck out 58 hitters, walked 22, and six home runs. In his previous outing, Allen went four shutout innings, allowing just two hits. He struck out five and walked three in a 6-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Austin Cox –
The Royals will send lefthander Austin Cox to the mound to try and even the series. Cox has a record of 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA. In 12.1 innings, Cox has struck out 13 hitters, walked four and has allowed no home runs. In his previous outing, Cox went 3.2 innings, allowing no runs on two hits. He struck out four and walked one in a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Picks and Predictions
If you are making MLB picks, it is important to have all the information. Today, if you are using Guardians vs Royals betting odds, the play for today might be the over/under of 9.5. Neither of these teams hits the cover off the ball, so the offense could be at a premium. Bet the under in this one.
- Pick: Under 9.5
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