With a full schedule of MLB games on tap on Friday, April 21, you will find no shortage of betting options. The Kansas City Royals visit the Los Angeles Angels in one of those games, and this will be the series opener.
It’s been a rough start to the season for the Kansas City Royals, but that was to be expected for this team. The Angels are one of the most intriguing MLB teams in the league this season, and they have gotten off to a decent start.
Looking at the Royals vs Angels odds is a great place to start, but there are other things to consider when picking this game as well. All in all, this should be one of the better games on the MLB schedule tonight!
Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
The Royals vs Angels odds on Friday night show the home team as a big favorite on the moneyline at -292. You can also look at the run line when making MLB picks, and the Angels are favored at -1.5 with odds at -135.
The over/under for this game is set at 8.5 total runs.
Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels Information
Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels
Location of the Game: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA.
Date and Time: Friday, April 21, 9:38 PM EST.
How to Watch: MLB Network
Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
Kansas City Royals
It has been six straight losses in Kansas City Royals games, and this team is already falling well behind the Central Division. Kansas City wasn’t able to take advantage of being at home as they dropped all six of those games on their home field.
The Royals have scored just 59 total runs so far this season, and their pitching staff has a team ERA of more than 5.00. Kansas City is a team that is trying to give some young players a chance, but most of those players have really struggled.
Taylor Clarke will be on the mound in this game, and he is 1-0 with an ERA of 6.75 this season. Bobby Witt Jr. has belted three home runs to lead this team, but there just isn’t much power throughout the lineup.
Starting pitcher Kris Bubic is the only player listed on the MLB injury report for the Royals, but they haven’t been able to win even with a full complement of offensive players.
Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels stats look pretty good this season, especially when it comes to pitching. Los Angeles has a team ERA of just 3.83 this season, and the offense has also provided over 90 total runs on offense.
Shohei Ohtani continues to put up ridiculous MLB player stats, and he is set to start in this game. Ohtani is 2-0 with an ERA of 0.86 so far this season, and he’s going to make life hard on the Royals’ offense.
Mike Trout is hitting .298 to lead the way for the Angels this season, but Hunter Renfroe has provided the most power. Renfroe has belted four home runs this season, and he also has a team-high 16 runs batted in.
Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels Betting Picks
It’s still way too early to really focus on the MLB standings when looking at a matchup, but those can help in this game. Los Angeles is a much better team overall, and they also have their superstar on the mound in this game.
The Angels should have no problem putting up runs against Clarke, and Ohtani will be in the mix at the plate as well. Kansas City comes into this game with absolutely no momentum, and it’s going to be a rough start in Los Angeles.
This will be a game in which the Angels cruise to a blowout win, and taking the over-and-run line is the way to go.
- Over/Under: Over 8.5
- Moneyline/Run Line: Los Angeles Angels -1.5 (-135)
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