nThe New York Mets and Kansas City Royals will start a three-game series at Kauffman Field on Tuesday. The New York Mets are 50-55 on the season, which is fourth place in the National League East. The Mets have won just 24 out of 56 when playing on the road this season.
For Kansas City, they have the second-worst record in all of the MLB standings. The Royals are 32-75 on the season and 22 games out of first place in their division.
Let’s take a look at some of the latest updates and our final Mets vs Royals odds.
New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals Odds
Here are the most up-to-date Mets vs Royals odds for the game on Tuesday:
- Moneyline: New York Mets -148, Kansas City Royals +124
- Total: 9.5
- Run Line: New York Mets -1.5 (+110), Kansas City Royals +1.5 (-130)
Mets vs. Royals Information
Before you take a look at the Mets vs Royals odds, and make your MLB picks for the game, here is some information you should know about both teams:
New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals
Location of the game: Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City, MO.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 1st. 7:10 pm CT.
How to Watch: BSKC
New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The New York Mets are going to send veteran lefthander Jose Quintana to the mound for this game. The 34-year-old is just making his third start of the season after missing the first half of the season. Quintana is 0-2 on the season, with an ERA of 3.27 on the season.
Quintana has 8 strikeouts during those two starts. When you see New York Mets results, Quintana is going to be one to start picking up wins for them.
The Mets are coming into the game with wins in three of their last four games. The Mets outscored opponents 12-4 during their three recent wins. New York is 19th in all of Major League Baseball in runs scored, with 466, while the team is batting .238.
Pete Alonso, who is likely heading for free agency following this season, leads the Mets with 30 home runs and 75 runs batted in. When looking up the latest MLB Player Stats, there is no question Alonso is going to be at the top of the home run leaders.
Royals’ Journey of Redemption
For the Kansas City Royals, they are going to send Zack Greinke to the mound. Greinke is having a horrific season for the Royals. The 39-year-old comes into the game with a 1-11 record and a 5.49 earned run average. Greinke has 66 strikeouts on the season on the season, in 101.2 innings.
The Royals are not doing anything well this season at all. Despite that, the Royals are coming off a three-game sweep over the first-place Twins. During those three wins, the Royals scored a total of 20 runs.
Bobby Witt Jr has been fantastic lately, as the mainstay in the Kansas City Royals lineup, he had a walk-off grand slam in the win on Saturday. Witt Jr. is hitting .263 on the season, with 18 home runs and 60 runs batted in.
Kansas City will finish this home stand before going on the road for seven straight games. The Phillies will host the Royals over the weekend, and then Kansas City will head to Boston for a four-game road trip before they come back home to host the Cardinals and Mariners for six games.
Mets vs. Royals Betting Picks
The Royals have played good baseball as of late. But, in the end, this game is all New York Mets. Two veteran pitchers, but one is going against a much more formidable offense. If Quintana can get through the middle of the Kansas City order, he is going to have a strong outing. Look for him to go 6 in this game, and the Mets win.
The betting picks for this game are the:
- Pick 1: New York Mets -1.5 (+110)
- Pick 2: Under 9.5
The Mets win this game by a single score of 6-2.
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