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The Los Angeles Angels (+150) visit Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (-185) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City, MO.
This season, the Angels are 54-72 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 71-55 ATS.
Angels vs Royals Starting Pitchers Today:
- Angels starting pitcher: Johnny Cueto 0-0, 0.00 ERA
- Royals starting pitcher: Michael Lorenzen 6-6, 3.72 ERA
Angels vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Angels | +1.5 -135 | O 9 +100 | +150 |
| Royals | -1.5 +110 | U 9 -120 | -185 |
Angels vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Royals will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 62.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:
- Zach Neto has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 15 games (+28.00 Units / 187% ROI)
- Taylor Ward has hit the Runs Under in 31 of his last 40 games (+16.40 Units / 25% ROI)
- Taylor Ward has hit the Walks Under in 35 of his last 45 games (+15.85 Units / 18% ROI)
- Jo Adell has hit the Total Bases Over in 23 of his last 31 games (+13.30 Units / 31% ROI)
- Jo Adell has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 31 games (+11.80 Units / 26% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the RBIs Over in 30 of his last 47 games (+23.90 Units / 51% ROI)
- Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Home Runs Over in 12 of his last 40 games (+18.05 Units / 45% ROI)
- Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Runs Over in 31 of his last 41 games (+16.90 Units / 29% ROI)
- Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Singles Over in 29 of his last 39 games (+13.05 Units / 20% ROI)
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 27 games (+11.95 Units / 43% ROI)
Angels Best Bets Today:
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 away games (+8.15 Units / 66% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 48 of their last 84 games (+5.95 Units / 5% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 68 games (+5.60 Units / 8% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.15 Units / 43% ROI)
Royals Best Bets Today:
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 44 games at home (+12.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 37 of their last 63 games at home (+11.49 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 63 games at home (+10.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 33 of their last 63 games at home (+10.05 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 27 of their last 43 games (+9.90 Units / 20% ROI)
Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Angels are 68-58 against the Run Line (-6.75 Units / -3.87% ROI).
- 54-72 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.3 Units / -4.03% ROI
- 60-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.85 Units / -4.2% ROI
- 60-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.5 Units / -3.99% ROI
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Royals are 71-55 against the Run Line (+7.79 Units / 4.58% ROI).
- 70-56 when betting on the Moneyline for +10 Units / 6.25% ROI
- 57-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -13 Units / -9.5% ROI
- 64-57 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.9 Units / 0.65% ROI
Royals vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez (KC) | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -550 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -600 |
| MJ Melendez (KC) | 0.5 +450 | 0.5 -650 |
| Michael Massey (KC) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
| Taylor Ward (LAA) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
Royals vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin (KC) | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +200 |
| Anthony Rendon (LAA) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +190 |
| Zach Neto (LAA) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +190 |
| MJ Melendez (KC) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
Royals vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez (KC) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -160 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -165 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
| MJ Melendez (KC) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
Royals vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto (MIA) | 2.5 -120 | 2.5 -105 |
| Michael Lorenzen (KC) | 4.5 +110 | 4.5 -140 |
Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
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Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Left-handed batters are hitting just .154 (30-for-195) against Michael Lorenzen this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: .242 — 100th Percentile.
Michael Lorenzen has walked 28 of 184 batters (15%) versus the top of the order this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: 8% — 0 Percentile.
Michael Lorenzen has allowed a BABIP of .170 vs left-handed batters this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: .285 — 100th Percentile.
Michael Lorenzen has allowed a slugging percentage of just .277 (54 Total Bases / 195 ABs) vs left-handed batters this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: .409 — 100th Percentile.
Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
The Angels are just 41-47 (.466) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .585.
The Angels are just 110-11 (.909) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .948.
The Angels are just 54-21 (.720) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .799.
The Angels are just 19-26 (.422) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .575.
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Angels
The Royals are just 18-33 (.353) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .573.
The Royals are just 40-56 (.417) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .577.
The Royals are just 14-72 (.163) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .304.
The Royals are just 19-60 (.241) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .374.
Angels Hitting Stats & Trends
The Angels have scored first in just 24% of their home games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.
Angels hitters have an OBP of just .281 (1,303 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.
The Angels have scored first in just 34% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Angels hitters have an OPS of just .645 (1,303 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .735.
Royals Hitting Stats & Trends
Royals hitters have just 192 strikeouts in 1,090 PA’s (18%) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
The Royals are batting .184 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .152.
The Royals won only 28% of their road games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.
The Royals won just 46% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings on the road in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 71%.
Angels Pitching Stats & Trends
Angels pitchers have walked 111 of 1,122 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Angels pitchers have walked 261 of 2,556 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
The Angels pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 76% of their games at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.
Angels pitchers have walked 383 of 3,996 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Royals Pitching Stats & Trends
Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% in close and late situations this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
The Royals have won 42% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Royals pitchers have allowed a run just 25% of the time after an opposing score this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 30%.
Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% in late innings this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.
Royals vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- MJ Melendez (Kansas City Royals): Ankle, 10-Day IL
- Kyle Wright (Kansas City Royals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Josh Taylor (Kansas City Royals): Biceps, 60-Day IL
- Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels): Knee, 10-Day IL
- Adam Cimber (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, Out
- Robert Stephenson (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Andrew Wantz (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Patrick Sandoval (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Jose Cisnero (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Kelvin Caceres (Los Angeles Angels): Lat, 60-Day IL
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