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The Cleveland Guardians (-140) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (+115) on September 27, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 pm in Kansas City, MO.

This season, the Guardians are 85-76 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 74-81 ATS.

Guardians vs Royals Starting Pitchers Today:

• Guardians starting pitcher: Parker Messick 12-9, 2.57 ERA
• Royals starting pitcher: Daniel Lynch 6-6, 4.13 ERA

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

Guardians vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Guardians will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 57.7% 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 Guardians players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

• Angel Martinez has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 games (+16.10 Units / 161% ROI)
• Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 15 away games (+11.70 Units / 45% ROI)
• Steven Kwan has hit the Walks Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+10.95 Units / 73% ROI)
• Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+10.25 Units / 34% ROI)
• Jose Ramirez has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 away games (+10.10 Units / 28% ROI)

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

Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Carter Jensen has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+14.70 Units / 49% ROI)
• Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games (+13.90 Units / 154% ROI)
• Salvador Perez has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+12.95 Units / 27% ROI)
• Isaac Collins has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+12.80 Units / 44% ROI)
• Jac Caglianone has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games at home (+12.30 Units / 31% ROI)

Guardians Best Bets Today:

• The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 games (+9.25 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 22 of their last 35 away games (+8.40 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+7.50 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+6.60 Units / 11% ROI)
• The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 40 away games (+6.25 Units / 14% ROI)

Royals Best Bets Today:

• The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games at home (+10.45 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games at home (+7.40 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games at home (+4.70 Units / 11% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 35 games at home (+2.90 Units / 6% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 77-83 against the Run Line (-10.6 Units / -5.17% ROI).

• 85-76 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.17% ROI
• 77-82 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.1 Units / -6.91% ROI
• 82-77 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.75 Units / -2.09% ROI

Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Royals are 74-81 against the Run Line (-28.65 Units / -12.87% ROI).

• 68-93 when betting on the Moneyline for -24 Units / -13.48% ROI
• 73-83 when betting on the total runs Over for -17.75 Units / -10.01% ROI
• 83-73 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.4 Units / 1.92% ROI

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

The Guardians are 20-20 (.500) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Guardians are 62-5 (.925) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Guardians were 71-2 (.973) when leading entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .856.

The Guardians were 33-4 (.868) when they had 10 or more hits in the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .743.

Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Royals are just 8-39 (.170) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

The Royals are just 33-18 (.647) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Royals are just 68-93 (.422) this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

The Royals are just 65-75 (.464) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Guardians Hitting Stats & Trends

Guardians hitters have an OPS of just .654 (1,898 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Guardians hitters are slugging just .380 this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Guardians hitters have struck out in 28% of their PA’s in righty-righty matchups this season — highest in MLB.

Guardians hitters are slugging just .359 against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Royals Hitting Stats & Trends

Royals hitters are slugging just .366 on the road this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Royals hitters have put 40% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB.

Royals hitters have an OPS of just .665 (3,064 PA’s) on the road this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Royals have scored 3.62 runs per game (293/81) on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

Guardians Pitching Stats & Trends

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 31% in close and late situations this season — best in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 4th best in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Guardians pitchers this season — 4th best in MLB.

Royals Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Royals pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% in close and late situations this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

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• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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