- The Angels are -155 favorites vs the Royals
- Angels starting pitcher: Patrick Sandoval
- Royals starting pitcher: Brady Singer
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The Los Angeles Angels (-155) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (+130) on Friday, June 16, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City.
The Angels are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+100).
The Angels vs Royals Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.
This season, the Angels are 39-32 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 25-43 ATS.
Angels vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Angels | -1.5 +100 | O 9.5 -115 | -155 |
| Royals | +1.5 -120 | U 9.5 -105 | +130 |
Angels vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 71.5% 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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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:
- Taylor Ward has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 18 away games (+11.90 Units / 34% ROI)
- Shohei Ohtani has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 16 games (+11.65 Units / 37% ROI)
- Mike Trout has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.95 Units / 57% ROI)
- Shohei Ohtani has hit the Total Bases Over in 11 of his last 12 games (+10.35 Units / 78% ROI)
- Mike Trout has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 17 games (+9.50 Units / 51% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Nick Pratto has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 28 of his last 39 games (+17.10 Units / 34% ROI)
- MJ Melendez has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 20 games at home (+13.75 Units / 68% ROI)
- MJ Melendez has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 22 games at home (+13.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Nick Pratto has hit the Total Bases Over in 28 of his last 39 games (+13.35 Units / 25% ROI)
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 23 games (+12.60 Units / 33% ROI)
Royals vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Pratto | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Dairon Blanco | 0.5 +875 | 0.5 -5000 |
| Shohei Ohtani | 0.5 +290 | 0.5 -500 |
| Mike Trout | 0.5 +360 | 0.5 -650 |
| Matt Duffy | 0.5 +950 | 0.5 -10000 |
Royals vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Pratto | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Dairon Blanco | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Shohei Ohtani | 1.5 +160 | 1.5 -210 |
| Mike Trout | 1.5 +170 | 1.5 -225 |
| Matt Duffy | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
Royals vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Pratto | 0.5 +195 | 0.5 -275 |
| Dairon Blanco | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -300 |
| Shohei Ohtani | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -185 |
| Mike Trout | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -175 |
| Matt Duffy | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -275 |
Royals vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | 4.5 -150 | 4.5 +115 |
| Patrick Sandoval | 4.5 -160 | 4.5 +120 |
Angels Best Bets Today:
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 away games (+7.65 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 48 games (+7.55 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.80 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 49 games (+4.55 Units / 8% ROI)
Royals Best Bets Today:
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 64 games (+11.00 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 47 games (+9.80 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+5.10 Units / 28% ROI)
Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 36-35 against the Run Line (-2.95 Units / -3.16% ROI).
- 39-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 1.47% ROI
- 34-31 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.7 Units / -0.88% ROI
- 31-34 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.1 Units / -7.92% ROI
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 25-43 against the Run Line (-25.55 Units / -30.33% ROI).
- 18-50 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.9 Units / -38.94% ROI
- 29-37 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.55 Units / -15.56% ROI
- 37-29 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.6 Units / 6.1% ROI
Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Patrick Sandoval has a strikeout rate of just 31% (48 SO in 153 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 26 total IP; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.
Patrick Sandoval has recorded 24 of his 41 strikeouts (58%) against right-handed batters with his changeup this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 26 total IP; League Avg: 12% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 35% (34/96) against Patrick Sandoval on elevated fastballs since last season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 91 total IP; League Avg: 23% — second Percentile.
Patrick Sandoval has walked 14 of 75 batters (19%) with runners in scoring position this season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 26 total IP; League Avg: 9% — third Percentile.
Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents had a groundball rate of just 34% (170/502) against Triston McKenzie in 2022 — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — second Percentile.
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 61% (67/110) against Brady Singer vs left-handed batters this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 26 total IP; League Avg: 40% — first Percentile.
Opponents had a groundball rate of just 33% (62/190) against Triston McKenzie in two-strike counts in 2022 — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 46% — second Percentile.
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 59% (39/66) against Brady Singer on low non-fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 26 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 0 Percentile.
Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
The Angels were just 3-13 (.188) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Angels are just 9-18 (.333) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Angels are 11-8 (.579) after a win as underdogs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .450.
The Angels are just 13-58 (.183) when allowing 10 or more hits since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .271.
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Angels
The Royals are just 5-20 (.200) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .613.
The Royals are just 5-64 (.072) when their opponents score in the first inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .352.
The Royals are just 5-9 (.357) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .683.
The Royals are just 9-10 (.474) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .733.
Angels Hitting Stats & Trends
Angels hitters have an OBP of just .306 (1,098 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .327.
Angels hitters have an OBP of just .302 (2,493 PA’s) against LHP since last season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.
Angels hitters have an OBP of just .275 (665 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.
Angels hitters have an OBP of just .303 (1,838 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .327.
Royals Hitting Stats & Trends
The Royals have a winning percentage of just 26% at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.
The Royals have a winning percentage of just 27% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
The Royals are batting just .198 with two outs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .239.
Royals hitters have an OBP of just .277 (1,197 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.
Angels Pitching Stats & Trends
Angels pitchers have walked 13 of 65 batters (20%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (7 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Angels pitchers have walked 66 of 630 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 36% against Angels pitchers over the last 14 days (13 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Angels pitchers have walked 188 of 2,070 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Royals Pitching Stats & Trends
The Royals have won just 18% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.
The Royals have won just 10% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.
Royals pitchers have won only 14% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Royals vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Amir Garrett (Royals): Elbow, D15
- Kyle Isbel (Royals): Hamstring, D10
- Jacob Brentz (Royals): Elbow, D60
- Vincent Pasquantino (Royals): Shoulder, D10
- Kristofer Bubic (Royals): Flexor, D60
- Ryan Yarbrough (Royals): Head, D60
- Angel Zerpa (Royals): Shoulder, D60
- Joshua Staumont (Royals): Neck, D15
- Brad Keller (Royals): Shoulder, D15
- Salvador Perez (Royals): Hand, Day-to-Day
- Diego Hernandez (Royals): Shoulder, D60
- Josh Taylor (Royals): Shoulder, D15
- Anthony Rendon (Angels): Wrist, Day-to-Day
- José Suarez (Angels): Shoulder, D15
- Max Stassi (Angels): Hip , D60
- José Quijada (Angels): Elbow, D60
- Logan O’Hoppe (Angels): Shoulder, D60
- Giovanny Urshela (Angels): Undisclosed, Day-to-Day
- Matthew Moore (Angels): Oblique, D15
- Austin Warren (Angels): Elbow, D60
- José Marte (Angels): Elbow, D60
- Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
- Robert Daniel (Angels): Shoulder, D60
- Zachary Neto (Angels): Oblique, D10
- Benjamin Joyce (Angels): Arm, D15
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