Angels vs Royals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 26

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  • The Royals (39-57) are -125 favorites vs the Angels (40-56)
  • Angels starting pitcher: José Suarez (1-4), 5.60 ERA
  • Royals starting pitcher: Angel Zerpa (2-0), 1.28 ERA
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The Los Angeles Angels (+105) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (-125) on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City.

The Royals are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Angels vs Royals Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Angels are 40-56 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 44-52 ATS.

Angels vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -190O 8.5 +100+105
Royals -1.5 +155U 8.5 -120-125

Angels vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Royals will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 71.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Angels and Royals and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 25 games (+19.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the Total Bases Under in 24 of his last 34 away games (+11.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 21 away games (+11.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Total Bases Over in 22 of his last 30 games (+11.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 22 away games (+10.95 Units / 46% ROI)

Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Andrew Benintendi has hit the Singles Over in 24 of his last 30 games (+14.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Under in 28 of his last 52 games (+12.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Andrew Benintendi has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 26 games (+12.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Andrew Benintendi has hit the Runs Under in 34 of his last 48 games at home (+11.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Emmanuel Rivera has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 13 games (+11.05 Units / 46% ROI)

Royals vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Benintendi 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Hunter Dozier 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
Michael A. Taylor 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Whit Merrifield 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Brandon Marsh 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500

Royals vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Benintendi 1.5 +180 1.5 -275
Hunter Dozier 0.5 -225 0.5 +155
Michael A. Taylor 0.5 -175 0.5 +120
Whit Merrifield 1.5 +150 1.5 -225
Brandon Marsh 0.5 -190 0.5 +130

Royals vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Benintendi 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Hunter Dozier 0.5 +125 0.5 -185
Michael A. Taylor 0.5 +210 0.5 -350
Whit Merrifield 0.5 +180 0.5 -275
Brandon Marsh 0.5 +210 0.5 -300

Royals vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Zerpa 3.5 +105 3.5 -150
Jose Suarez 3.5 -130 3.5 -110
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 45 of their last 83 games (+9.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+5.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 8 games (+2.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 27 of their last 42 games (+15.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 23 games (+10.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 35 games (+7.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 games (+6.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+5.90 Units / 15% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 43-53 against the Run Line (-14.35 Units / -12.29% ROI).

  • 40-56 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.4 Units / -21.59% ROI
  • 44-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -7.65 Units / -7.18% ROI
  • 47-44 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.1 Units / -1.04% ROI

Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 44-52 against the Run Line (-17.3 Units / -13.57% ROI).

  • 39-57 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.3 Units / -10.94% ROI
  • 46-46 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.35 Units / -4.13% ROI
  • 46-46 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.65 Units / -4.38% ROI

Jose Suarez has thrown his curveball 42% of the time (259/615) on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 128 total CB; League Avg: 19% — 100th Percentile.

Jose Suarez has allowed a slugging percentage of .618 (128 Total Bases / 207 ABs) versus the top of the order since the start of last season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 128 total IP; League Avg: .442 — second Percentile.

Jose Suarez has allowed an OPS of 1.005 (234 PA’s) versus the top of the order since the start of last season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 128 total IP; League Avg: .769 — second Percentile.

Jose Suarez has walked 44 of 467 right-handed batters (9%) since the start of last season — 14th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 128 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 13th Percentile.

Angel Zerpa: Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 70% (16/23) against Angel Zerpa — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 38% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 70% (16/23) against Angel Zerpa against right-handed batters — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 38% — first Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

The Angels are just 4-28 (.125) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .339.

The Angels are just 35-8 (.814) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .887.

The Angels are just 2-7 (.222) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 1-43 (.023) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .085.

Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Royals are just 2-25 (.074) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .339.

The Royals are just 4-43 (.085) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .208.

The Royals are just 1-45 (.022) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .113.

The Royals are just 39-48 (.448) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.

Angels hitters have 154 strikeouts in 477 PA’s (32%) against RHP this month (18 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Angels hitters have 942 strikeouts in 3,541 PA’s (27%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Angels hitters have 685 strikeouts in 2,511 PA’s (27%) against RHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Angels are batting just .231 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .263.

Royals hitters have just 504 strikeouts in 2,671 PA’s (19%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Royals hitters are slugging just .348 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .444.

Royals hitters have just 176 strikeouts in 978 PA’s (18%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Royals hitters are averaging just 3.78 pitches per plate appearance against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

Angels pitchers have walked 13 of 79 batters (17%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (9 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Angels pitchers have won only 6% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Angels pitchers have walked 20 of 154 batters (13%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this month (18 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Angels pitchers have won only 10% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Royals pitchers have walked 960 of 9,849 batters (10%) since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Royals pitchers have walked 369 of 3,722 batters (10%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Royals vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Robert Witt Jr. (Royals): Hamstring, Day-to-Day
  • Salvador Perez (Royals): Thumb, D10
  • Jonathan Heasley (Royals): Shoudler, D15
  • Daniel A. Lynch (Royals): Blister, D15
  • Raúl Mondesi (Royals): Knee, D60
  • Jacob Brentz (Royals): Flexor, D60
  • Tyler Zuber (Royals): Shoulder, D60
  • Edward Olivares (Royals): Quad, D10
  • Michael Lorenzen (Angels): Shoulder, D15
  • Michael Trout (Angels): Back, D10
  • Anthony Rendon (Angels): Wrist, D60
  • Matthew Duffy (Angels): Back, D10
  • Archie Bradley (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Griffin Canning (Angels): Back, D60
  • Jimmy Herget (Angels): Shoulder, D15
  • David Fletcher (Angels): Hip, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60

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