Kansas City Royals 2024 Betting Preview: Futures Odds & Prediction

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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. celebrates his home run with teammate MJ Melendez, right, during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz.
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Shane Jackson @Sjacksonmgm Mar 25, 2024, 4:15 PM
  • Kansas City has a win total of 73.5 after winning 56 games last year.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. is -130 to record more home runs than Gunnar Henderson.

Since winning the 2015 World Series, the Kansas City Royals havenโ€™t finished higher than third in the American League Central.

After losing 106 games last year, MLB odds donโ€™t expect the Royals to break that trend in 2024. But can Kansas City take a step in the right direction after back-to-back fifth-place finishes in a weak division?

Royals Futures Odds

Win Total: 73.5
AL Central: +900
AL Pennant: +6600
World Series: +15000

MLB betting markets still have the Royals behind three teams in their division, but they are expected to finish comfortably ahead of the Chicago White Sox this year.

After winning 56 games, Kansas Cityโ€™s win total jumped to 73.5. The Royals have cashed the under on their previous five full-season win totals, not counting the COVID-shortened campaign in 2020.

Kansas Cityโ€™s recent win totals:

  • 2023: 69.5 (56 wins)
  • 2022: 74.5 (65 wins)
  • 2021: 74.5 (74 wins)
  • 2019: 69.5 (59 wins)
  • 2018: 70 (58 wins)

Royals Offseason Moves

The Royals had an active offseason, signing several free agents to improve a roster that lost the second-most games in the majors last year.

Additions

PlayerPos.
Nick AndersonRHP
Adam Frazier2B/OF
Garrett HampsonUTIL
Seth LugoRHP
Hunter RenfroeOF
Will SmithLHP
Chris StrattonRHP
Michael WachaRHP

Departures

PlayerPos.
Matt DuffyINF
Zack GreinkeRHP

Kansas City has a respectable rotation after signing Lugo and Wacha to start behind Cole Ragans, an AL Cy Young odds contender after being traded from the Texas Rangers last summer.

Lugo spun a 3.57 ERA in 26 starts for the San Diego Padres last year, while Wacha went 14-4 with a 3.22 ERA in 24 starts for the same team.

The rest of the Royalsโ€™ signings added depth to the bullpen and lineup.

Royals 2024 Betting Prediction

Prediction: Bobby Witt Jr. to record more homers than Gunnar Henderson (-130)

There are several ways to bet on Kansas City superstar Bobby Witt Jr., who signed an 11-year deal to stay with the team this past winter.

Witt is a popular AL MVP odds prediction. Heโ€™s the betting favorite to lead the majors in triples. Heโ€™s a contender for stolen bases leader after swiping 49 bags last year.

But Wittโ€™s power remains the one aspect of his game that has yet to be fully unleashed. He hit 30 home runs last year and has an over/under of 29.5 blasts again this summer.

THE BAT X has Witt finishing with 31 homers this year, while Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles is projected for 25. Thatโ€™s a decent gap for a -130 wager in this head-to-head market.

  • 2024 Royals Schedule
    Date Matchup
    3/28/24 Twins at Royals
    3/30/24 Twins at Royals
    3/31/24 Twins at Royals
    4/1/24 Royals at Orioles
    4/2/24 Royals at Orioles
    4/3/24 Royals at Orioles
    4/4/24 White Sox at Royals
    4/5/24 White Sox at Royals
    4/6/24 White Sox at Royals
    4/7/24 White Sox at Royals
    4/9/24 Astros at Royals
    4/10/24 Astros at Royals
    4/11/24 Astros at Royals
    4/12/24 Royals at Mets
    4/13/24 Royals at Mets
    4/14/24 Royals at Mets
    4/15/24 Royals at White Sox
    4/16/24 Royals at White Sox
    4/17/24 Royals at White Sox
    4/19/24 Orioles at Royals
    4/20/24 Orioles at Royals
    4/21/24 Orioles at Royals
    4/22/24 Blue Jays at Royals
    4/23/24 Blue Jays at Royals
    4/24/24 Blue Jays at Royals
    4/25/24 Blue Jays at Royals
    4/26/24 Royals at Tigers
    4/27/24 Royals at Tigers
    4/28/24 Royals at Tigers
    4/29/24 Royals at Blue Jays
    4/30/24 Royals at Blue Jays
    5/1/24 Royals at Blue Jays
    5/3/24 Rangers at Royals
    5/4/24 Rangers at Royals
    5/5/24 Rangers at Royals
    5/6/24 Brewers at Royals
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    5/9/24 Royals at Angels
    5/10/24 Royals at Angels
    5/11/24 Royals at Angels
    5/12/24 Royals at Angels
    5/13/24 Royals at Mariners
    5/14/24 Royals at Mariners
    5/15/24 Royals at Mariners
    5/17/24 Athletics at Royals
    5/18/24 Athletics at Royals
    5/19/24 Athletics at Royals
    5/20/24 Tigers at Royals
    5/21/24 Tigers at Royals
    5/22/24 Tigers at Royals
    5/24/24 Royals at Rays
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    5/26/24 Royals at Rays
    5/27/24 Royals at Twins
    5/28/24 Royals at Twins
    5/29/24 Royals at Twins
    5/30/24 Royals at Twins
    5/31/24 Padres at Royals
    6/1/24 Padres at Royals
    6/2/24 Padres at Royals
    6/4/24 Royals at Guardians
    6/5/24 Royals at Guardians
    6/6/24 Royals at Guardians
    6/7/24 Mariners at Royals
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    6/10/24 Yankees at Royals
    6/11/24 Yankees at Royals
    6/12/24 Yankees at Royals
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    6/14/24 Royals at Dodgers
    6/15/24 Royals at Dodgers
    6/16/24 Royals at Dodgers
    6/18/24 Royals at Athletics
    6/19/24 Royals at Athletics
    6/20/24 Royals at Athletics
    6/21/24 Royals at Rangers
    6/22/24 Royals at Rangers
    6/23/24 Royals at Rangers
    6/24/24 Marlins at Royals
    6/25/24 Marlins at Royals
    6/26/24 Marlins at Royals
    6/27/24 Guardians at Royals
    6/28/24 Guardians at Royals
    6/29/24 Guardians at Royals
    6/30/24 Guardians at Royals
    7/2/24 Rays at Royals
    7/3/24 Rays at Royals
    7/4/24 Rays at Royals
    7/5/24 Royals at Rockies
    7/6/24 Royals at Rockies
    7/7/24 Royals at Rockies
    7/9/24 Royals at Cardinals
    7/10/24 Royals at Cardinals
    7/12/24 Royals at Red Sox
    7/13/24 Royals at Red Sox
    7/14/24 Royals at Red Sox
    7/19/24 White Sox at Royals
    7/20/24 White Sox at Royals
    7/21/24 White Sox at Royals
    7/22/24 D-backs at Royals
    7/23/24 D-backs at Royals
    7/24/24 D-backs at Royals
    7/26/24 Cubs at Royals
    7/27/24 Cubs at Royals
    7/28/24 Cubs at Royals
    7/29/24 Royals at White Sox
    7/30/24 Royals at White Sox
    7/31/24 Royals at White Sox
    8/1/24 Royals at Tigers
    8/2/24 Royals at Tigers
    8/3/24 Royals at Tigers
    8/4/24 Royals at Tigers
    8/5/24 Red Sox at Royals
    8/6/24 Red Sox at Royals
    8/7/24 Red Sox at Royals
    8/9/24 Cardinals at Royals
    8/10/24 Cardinals at Royals
    8/12/24 Royals at Twins
    8/13/24 Royals at Twins
    8/14/24 Royals at Twins
    8/16/24 Royals at Reds
    8/17/24 Royals at Reds
    8/18/24 Royals at Reds
    8/19/24 Angels at Royals
    8/20/24 Angels at Royals
    8/21/24 Angels at Royals
    8/23/24 Phillies at Royals
    8/24/24 Phillies at Royals
    8/25/24 Phillies at Royals
    8/26/24 Royals at Guardians
    8/27/24 Royals at Guardians
    8/28/24 Royals at Guardians
    8/29/24 Royals at Astros
    8/30/24 Royals at Astros
    8/31/24 Royals at Astros
    9/1/24 Royals at Astros
    9/2/24 Guardians at Royals
    9/3/24 Guardians at Royals
    9/4/24 Guardians at Royals
    9/6/24 Twins at Royals
    9/7/24 Twins at Royals
    9/8/24 Twins at Royals
    9/9/24 Royals at Yankees
    9/10/24 Royals at Yankees
    9/11/24 Royals at Yankees
    9/13/24 Royals at Pirates
    9/14/24 Royals at Pirates
    9/15/24 Royals at Pirates
    9/16/24 Tigers at Royals
    9/17/24 Tigers at Royals
    9/18/24 Tigers at Royals
    9/20/24 Giants at Royals
    9/21/24 Giants at Royals
    9/22/24 Giants at Royals
    9/24/24 Royals at Nationals
    9/25/24 Royals at Nationals
    9/26/24 Royals at Nationals
    9/27/24 Royals at Braves
    9/28/24 Royals at Braves
    9/29/24 Royals at Braves
  • 2023 MLB Team ATS Records
    Team ATS Record ATS Win Pct.
    Reds 97-65 .599
    Orioles 96-66 .593
    Dodgers 92-70 .568
    Rangers 88-74 .543
    Tigers 87-75 .537
    Diamondbacks 86-76 .531
    Rays 86-76 .531
    Nationals 86-76 .531
    Pirates 84-78 .519
    Braves 83-79 .512
    White Sox 82-80 .506
    Twins 82-80 .506
    Padres 82-80 .506
    Cubs 81-81 .500
    Astros 81-81 .500
    Guardians 80-82 .494
    Rockies 80-82 .494
    Brewers 80-82 .494
    Yankees 79-83 .488
    Red Sox 77-85 .475
    Athletics 77-85 .475
    Mariners 77-85 .475
    Cardinals 77-85 .475
    Angels 75-87 .463
    Blue Jays 75-87 .463
    Marlins 74-88 .457
    Mets 74-88 .457
    Giants 72-90 .444
    Phillies 71-91 .438
    Royals 69-93 .426
  • 2023 MLB Team Over/Under Records
    Team Over-Under Record Over Pct. Under Pct.
    Braves 94-69-3 .577 .423
    Dodgers 90-67-8 .573 .427
    Rays 89-69-6 .563 .437
    Rangers 93-75-11 .554 .446
    Pirates 87-71-4 .551 .449
    Athletics 84-70-8 .546 .455
    Astros 91-77-5 .542 .458
    Angels 82-70-10 .540 .461
    Twins 85-78-5 .522 .479
    Orioles 80-74-11 .520 .481
    Mariners 80-75-7 .516 .484
    Red Sox 81-77-4 .513 .487
    Cubs 80-77-5 .510 .490
    Royals 79-77-6 .506 .494
    Tigers 78-78-6 .500 .500
    Nationals 77-79-6 .494 .506
    Reds 79-82-1 .491 .509
    Phillies 79-83-13 .488 .512
    Cardinals 76-80-6 .487 .513
    Marlins 74-84-6 .468 .532
    Brewers 73-85-6 .462 .538
    White Sox 71-83-8 .461 .539
    Rockies 74-87-1 .460 .540
    Yankees 71-84-7 .458 .542
    Diamondbacks 78-93-8 .456 .544
    Blue Jays 70-84-10 .455 .546
    Padres 67-86-9 .438 .562
    Mets 67-88-7 .432 .568
    Guardians 68-91-3 .428 .572
    Giants 67-91-4 .424 .576

2024 MLB Team Previews & Predictions

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Shane Jackson

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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.

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.