Diamondbacks vs Royals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 22

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  • The Royals are -160 favorites vs the Diamondbacks
  • Diamondbacks vs Royals Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (+135) visit Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (-160) on Monday, July 22, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City, MO.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 51-49 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 58-42 ATS.

Diamondbacks vs Royals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Yilber Diaz 1-0, 1.54 ERA
  • Royals starting pitcher: Cole Ragans 6-6, 3.17 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks+1.5 -150O 8.5 -110+135
Royals -1.5 +125U 8.5 -110-160

Diamondbacks vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Royals will win Monday‘s MLB game with 55.2% 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 Diamondbacks players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Christian Walker has hit the Walks Under in 32 of his last 37 games (+22.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Runs Under in 39 of his last 50 games (+16.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Singles Under in 27 of his last 34 games (+15.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 31 games (+13.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Hits Under in 21 of his last 34 games (+12.15 Units / 35% ROI)

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

Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Salvador Perez has hit the RBIs Under in 26 of his last 31 games (+18.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 23 of his last 31 games (+14.80 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Maikel Garcia has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 22 games (+13.85 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Michael Massey has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 games at home (+12.00 Units / 120% ROI)
  • Maikel Garcia has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 21 games (+11.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 44 games (+13.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 16 away games (+10.20 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 25 of their last 50 away games (+9.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 away games (+8.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 games at home (+16.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+13.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 32 of their last 50 games at home (+12.59 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 26 of their last 50 games at home (+6.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 51-49 against the Run Line (-3.95 Units / -2.96% ROI).

  • 51-49 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -1.53% ROI
  • 52-45 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.05 Units / 1.84% ROI
  • 45-52 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.55 Units / -10.6% ROI

Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Royals are 58-42 against the Run Line (+7.14 Units / 5.18% ROI).

  • 55-45 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.05 Units / 7.33% ROI
  • 40-56 when betting on the total runs Over for -21.3 Units / -19.62% ROI
  • 56-40 when betting on the total runs Under for +11.8 Units / 10.79% ROI

Royals vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Salvador Perez (KC) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Hunter Renfroe (KC) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800
Ketel Marte (ARI) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Royals vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Maikel Garcia (KC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Gabriel Moreno (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Adam Frazier (KC) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Michael Massey (KC) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Royals vs Diamondbacks RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Salvador Perez (KC) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Michael Massey (KC) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Hunter Renfroe (KC) 0.5 +175 0.5 -225

Royals vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cole Ragans (KC) 6.5 +100 6.5 -135

Yilber Diaz has allowed an OBP of just .111 (18 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game over the last 14 days — 2nd best among NL Starters over the last two weeks; League Avg: .316 — 97th Percentile.

Yilber Diaz has a strikeout rate of just 11% (2 SO in 18 PAs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game over the last 14 days — tied for 2nd lowest among NL Starters over the last two weeks; League Avg: 23% — 12th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .059 (1-for-17) against Yilber Diaz when going through the lineup the second time in a game in his last two starts — tied for 4th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .239 — 96th Percentile.

57% of Yilber Diaz’s strikeouts are looking in his last two starts — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of 35% (283/806) against Cole Ragans this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 33% (316/956) against Cole Ragans this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 98th Percentile.

Cole Ragans has a strikeout rate of 46% (65 SO in 141 PAs) on low non-fastballs this season — 5th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 34% — 93rd Percentile.

Cole Ragans has allowed a slugging percentage of just .305 (51 Total Bases / 167 ABs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 9th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .382 — 86th Percentile.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

The Diamondbacks are just 11-18 (.379) after a home win this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .520.

The Diamondbacks are just 112-10 (.918) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .947.

The Diamondbacks are 18-13 (.581) after a loss as underdogs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .445.

The Diamondbacks are just 175-16 (.916) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .950.

Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

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 18-33 (.353) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .573.

The Royals are just 20-97 (.171) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .363.

The Royals are just 13-67 (.162) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .307.

The Diamondbacks are batting .283 against division opponents this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OPS of .709 (346 PA’s) with two-strikes this month (16 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .524.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in 64% of their home games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Diamondbacks hitters have just 1,455 strikeouts in 7,047 PA’s (21%) against RHP since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Royals hitters have an OBP of just .281 (4,727 PA’s) on the road since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .313.

The Royals have won just 53% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings on the road since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 72%.

Royals hitters have just 13 strikeouts in 103 PA’s (13%) against LHP this month (10 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Royals have a winning percentage of just 33% on the road since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Diamondbacks pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Royals pitchers have an ERA of 2.62 (254.0 IP) against division opponents this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.12.

Royals pitchers have walked 12 of 278 batters (4%) over the last 14 days — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% in close and late situations this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 40% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Royals vs. Diamondbacks Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Kyle Wright (Kansas City Royals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Austin Cox (Kansas City Royals): Knee, Day-To-Day
  • Michael Massey (Kansas City Royals): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Jake Brentz (Kansas City Royals): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Josh Taylor (Kansas City Royals): Biceps, 15-Day IL
  • Carlos Hernandez (Kansas City Royals): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Kris Bubic (Kansas City Royals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jordan Lawlar (Arizona Diamondbacks): Thumb, 60-Day IL
  • Alek Thomas (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Paul Sewald (Arizona Diamondbacks): Oblique, 15-Day IL
  • Jose Castillo (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hand, 7-Day IL
  • Drey Jameson (Arizona Diamondbacks): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.