- The Dodgers (77-33) are -275 favorites vs the Royals (47-66)
- Dodgers starting pitcher: Anthony Gonsolin (13-1), 2.29 ERA
- Royals starting pitcher: Daniel A. Lynch (4-7), 4.79 ERA
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (-275) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (+220) on Friday, August 12, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City.
The Dodgers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The Dodgers vs Royals Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Dodgers are 77-33 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 54-59 ATS.
Dodgers vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Dodgers | -2.5 -105 | O 9 -105 | -275 |
| Royals | +2.5 -115 | U 9 -115 | +220 |
Dodgers vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s matchup with 56.5% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Dodgers and Royals and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Trea Turner has hit the RBIs Over in 32 of his last 52 away games (+21.10 Units / 40% ROI)
- Freddie Freeman has hit the Singles Over in 41 of his last 59 games (+15.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 47 games (+14.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Chris Taylor has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 16 away games (+13.35 Units / 56% ROI)
- Trea Turner has hit the Singles Over in 39 of his last 55 away games (+13.15 Units / 15% ROI)
Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Under in 34 of his last 66 games (+12.75 Units / 15% ROI)
- MJ Melendez has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+10.70 Units / 59% ROI)
- Hunter Dozier has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 21 games at home (+10.55 Units / 30% ROI)
- Whit Merrifield has hit the Runs Under in 32 of his last 48 games at home (+9.05 Units / 13% ROI)
- Kris Bubic has hit the Strikeouts Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.85 Units / 52% ROI)
Royals vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -800 |
| Kyle Isbel | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1600 |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -800 |
| Michael A. Taylor | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -2000 |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -1400 |
Royals vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Kyle Isbel | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +110 |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +140 |
| Michael A. Taylor | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +120 |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +130 |
Royals vs Dodgers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -275 |
| Kyle Isbel | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -350 |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| Michael A. Taylor | 0.5 +270 | 0.5 -450 |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -350 |
Royals vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Lynch | 4.5 -110 | 4.5 -130 |
| Tony Gonsolin | 5.5 -105 | 5.5 -140 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Dodgers Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 68 of their last 107 games (+27.20 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 37 games (+20.40 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 67 of their last 106 games (+17.20 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 15 games (+12.50 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games (+11.45 Units / 40% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Royals: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 38 of their last 59 games (+21.05 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 40 games (+11.65 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 32 of their last 56 games at home (+10.05 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 52 games (+9.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 53 games (+3.85 Units / 7% ROI)
Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 69-41 against the Run Line (+25.65 Units / 19.69% ROI).
- 77-33 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 3.8% ROI
- 44-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -18.85 Units / -15.6% ROI
- 57-44 when betting on the total runs Under for +7.95 Units / 6.55% ROI
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 54-59 against the Run Line (-15.7 Units / -10.57% ROI).
- 47-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.25 Units / -7.65% ROI
- 55-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.55 Units / -3.66% ROI
- 54-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.7 Units / -5.37% ROI
Anthony Gonsolin: Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents are hitting just .131 (33-for-251) against Tony Gonsolin’s non-fastballs this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .219 — 100th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .178 (69-for-388) against Tony Gonsolin this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .236 — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of 38% (49/128) against Tony Gonsolin on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 96th Percentile.
Tony Gonsolin has allowed a BABIP of .210 this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .284 — 100th Percentile.
Daniel A. Lynch: Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents are hitting .524 (22-for-42) against Daniel Lynch on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 54 total IP; League Avg: .335 — 0 Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 35% (28/81) against Daniel Lynch on breaking pitches this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 54 total IP; League Avg: 24% — first Percentile.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of .353 (36 GB hits out of 102 GBs) against Daniel Lynch this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 54 total IP; League Avg: .230 — first Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 34% (37/110) against Daniel Lynch with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 0 Percentile.
Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
The Dodgers are 69-13 (.841) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .706.
The Dodgers are 37-18 (.673) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .471.
The Dodgers are 39-15 (.722) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .529.
The Dodgers are 6-2 (.750) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers
The Royals are just 3-29 (.094) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .334.
The Royals are just 1-52 (.019) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.
The Royals are just 6-48 (.111) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.
The Royals are just 37-7 (.841) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .886.
Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .773 (3,156 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .695.
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .785 (1,284 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .683.
Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .336 (7,409 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .314.
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .789 (2,996 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .707.
Royals Hitting Stats & Trends
Royals hitters have an OBP of .488 (41 PA’s) against LHP this month (7 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.
Royals hitters have drawn 9 walks in 41 PA’s (22%) against LHP this month (7 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Royals hitters have an OPS of just .982 (1,990 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.086.
Royals hitters have an OPS of 1.088 (41 PA’s) against LHP this month (7 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .689.
Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends
Dodgers pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.1 MPH (2,564 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.6.
In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Dodgers have have still managed to win 44% of the time since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.
The Dodgers pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.1 MPH this season (2,564 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.6
Dodgers pitchers have walked 265 of 3,930 batters (7%) this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Royals Pitching Stats & Trends
Royals pitchers have walked 423 of 4,370 batters (10%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Royals pitchers have walked 1,014 of 10,497 batters (10%) since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
The Royals have won just 17% of road games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.
Royals vs. Dodgers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Taylor Clarke (Royals): Oblique, D15
- Angel Zerpa (Royals): Knee, D60
- Raúl Mondesi (Royals): Knee, D60
- Jacob Brentz (Royals): Flexor, D60
- Tyler Zuber (Royals): Shoulder, D60
- Edward Olivares (Royals): Quad, D60
- Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- Edwin Ríos (Dodgers): Hamstring, D60
- Victor González (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers): Back, D15
- Brusdar Graterol (Dodgers): Shoulder, D15
- Dustin May (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Maxwell Muncy (Dodgers): Hand, Day-to-Day
- Yency Almonte (Dodgers): Elbow, D15
- Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): ACL, D60
- Kevin Pillar (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Thomas Kahnle (Dodgers): Forearm, D60
- Daniel Duffy (Dodgers): Hand, D60
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