- The Royals are -145 favorites vs the Athletics
- Athletics vs Royals Over / Under today: 8 Runs
- Athletics / Royals TV Channel: RYTV | NSCA
The Athletics (+118) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (-145) on August 20, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 pm in Kansas City, MO.
This season, the Athletics are 49-78 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 59-64 ATS.
Athletics vs Royals Starting Pitchers Today:
- Athletics starting pitcher: , ERA
- Royals starting pitcher: , ERA
Athletics vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Athletics | +1.5 -185 | O 8 -105 | +118 |
| Royals | -1.5 +150 | U 8 -115 | -145 |
Athletics vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 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 Athletics players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:
- player high – away
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- player high – home
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- team high – away
Royals Best Bets Today:
- team high – home
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 59-68 against the Run Line (-23.3 Units / -13.71% ROI).
- 49-78 when betting on the Moneyline for -28 Units / -19.84% ROI
- 63-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.55 Units / -1.83% ROI
- 60-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.85 Units / -6.34% ROI
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Royals are 59-64 against the Run Line (-21 Units / -12.09% ROI).
- 54-74 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.1 Units / -14.03% ROI
- 59-66 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.4 Units / -9.48% ROI
- 66-59 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.8 Units / 1.28% ROI
Royals vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Jac Caglianone | +300 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | +450 |
| Salvador Perez | +475 |
| Zack Gelof | +475 |
| Lawrence Butler | +525 |
Royals vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +180 |
| Tommy White | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +165 |
| Zack Gelof | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +170 |
| Carlos Cortes | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +155 |
| Nick Loftin | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +155 |
Royals vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jac Caglianone | 0.5 -285 | 0.5 +185 |
| Zack Gelof | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +160 |
| Henry Bolte | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +140 |
| Max P. Muncy | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +130 |
| Kyle Isbel | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +120 |
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
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