Friday night features the first of a three-game series between the Kansas City Royals (41-88) and the Seattle Mariners (71-56).
Before you consider making your MLB picks, make sure to read ahead for a complete Royals vs Mariners betting analysis.
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Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners Information
Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners
Location of the game: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA.
Date & Time: Friday, August 25. 10:10 pm ET.
How to watch: National – Apple TV+
Recent Scores
The Royals vs Mariners betting analysis would not be complete without a look at recent scores.
For the Royals, they are 3-7 in their last ten games. Playing on the road this season, they are a miserable 18-48.
In their last series, the Royals lost two of three to the Oakland Athletics, although they did win the finale on Wednesday 4-0.
The Seattle Mariners have been red hot as of late, winning eight of their last ten contests. After sweeping the Houston Astros last weekend, they won two of three to the White Sox earlier this week. They did lose the finale, though, 5-4 on Wednesday.
Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners Betting Analysis
At 41-88, the Royals have the second-worst record in all of baseball. As a result, they sit dead last in the AL Central, 25 games behind the Minnesota Twins. Kansas City is 31 games back in the Wild Card race.
The Seattle Mariners standings have them tied for second in the AL West, 1.5 games behind the Texas Rangers. The Mariners also sit in one of the three Wild Card spots in the American League.
Royals Turn To Singer In The Opener
Trying to play spoiler in the American League, the Royals will look to steal the opening game Friday in Seattle. To do so, they will turn to 27-year-old Brady Singer to take the ball.
Looking at his MLB player stats, he is 8-9 in 25 games with a 5.04 ERA and 1.36 WHIP, and he has 119 strikeouts in 139.1 innings. Singer is trying to bounce back from a loss in his last outing when he gave up four earned runs in 3.2 innings to the Cubs.
In terms of MLB team stats, the Kansas City Royals roster ranks 28th in scoring, averaging just 4.01 runs per game (3.45 on the road). The biggest offensive weapon for the Royals has been shortstop Bobby Witt Jr, who is hitting .280/.320/.506 with 26 home runs, 81 runs batted in, 73 runs scored, and 37 stolen bases.
Mariners Turn To Miller Against Royals
The Mariners will counter with 25-year-old righty Bryce Miller on Friday night. In 18 games, he is 8-4 with a 3.78 ERA and 1.01 WHIP, and he has 89 strikeouts in 97.2 innings.
In his last three outings, Miller has pitched well. In a combined 17 innings of work, he has allowed just two earned runs on 12 hits. He has struck out 14 in that span.
The Mariners’ MLB team stats have them 11th overall in scoring, averaging 4.74 runs per game (4.42 at home). Cal Raleigh (24 HR, 62 RBI) and Julio Rodriguez (21 HR, 80 RBI, 76 R, 34 SB) have been the biggest power threats for Seattle thus far.
Updates
When making your MLB picks, it is important to look at the MLB injury report.
The Royals are currently without pitchers Brad Keller (shoulder), Josh Staumont (neck), and Kris Bubic (forearm). They are also without first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder).
For the Mariners, they will be without pitchers Robbie Ray (shoulder) and Emerson Hancock (shoulder). Outfielder Jarred Kelenic is also out with a foot injury.
Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
Moneyline: As we examine the MLB odds in this Royals vs Mariners betting analysis, the Mariners are the favorites playing at home. They are -183 to win, while the Royals’ moneyline sits at +163.
Spread: The spread sees Kansas City at +1.5, with odds of -135. The Mariners have a spread of -1.5, with odds of +115.
Over/Under: The over/under for total runs is set at eight. The over on runs has odds of -115. The under eight runs have odds of -105.
Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners Betting Prediction
- Our Royals vs Mariners betting analysis is taking the Mariners to win and to cover the -1.5 spread (+115) in this one.
Pitcher Bryce Miller has had a strong season, but he has been especially solid at home. In 10 starts at T-Mobile Park, he is 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA.
On the flip side, Brady Singer has been much worse on the road 3-5, 6.75 ERA) than at home (5-4, 3.98 ERA).
- In terms of the total, take the over eight runs (-115).
The over has hit in seven of the Royals’ last ten games and eight of the Mariners’ last ten.
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