Royals vs Giants Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 15

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  • The Giants (35-26) are -225 favorites vs the Royals (20-41)
  • Royals starting pitcher: Jonathan Heasley (1-3), 3.61 ERA
  • Giants starting pitcher: (-), ERA
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The Kansas City Royals (+185) visit Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants (-225) on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 3:45pm EDT in San Francisco.

The Giants are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Royals vs Giants Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Royals are 20-41 against the spread (ATS), while the Giants are 30-31 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Royals+1.5 -105O 8.5 +100+185
Giants -1.5 -115U 8.5 -120-225

Royals vs Giants Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Giants will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 66.7% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Royals and Giants and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Royals Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 16 away games (+10.65 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Whit Merrifield has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 22 away games (+10.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Emmanuel Rivera has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+9.80 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+7.90 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 17 away games (+7.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Best Giants Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Darin Ruf has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 12 games at home (+5.75 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Darin Ruf has hit the Singles Under in 10 of his last 13 games at home (+5.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Thairo Estrada has hit the Hits Over in 8 of his last 9 games at home (+5.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Thairo Estrada has hit the Runs Under in 10 of his last 13 games at home (+4.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Thairo Estrada has hit the Total Bases Over in 6 of his last 9 games at home (+4.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Giants vs Royals Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Brandon Belt 0.5 +340 0.5 -600
    Brandon Crawford 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
    Curt Casali 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
    Evan Longoria 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
    Joc Pederson 0.5 +290 0.5 -450

    Giants vs Royals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Brandon Belt 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
    Brandon Crawford 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
    Curt Casali 0.5 -130 0.5 -110
    Evan Longoria 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
    Joc Pederson 0.5 -250 0.5 +160

    Giants vs Royals RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Brandon Belt 0.5 +130 0.5 -190
    Brandon Crawford 0.5 +165 0.5 -250
    Curt Casali 0.5 +185 0.5 -275
    Evan Longoria 0.5 +115 0.5 -165
    Joc Pederson 0.5 +105 0.5 -150

    Giants vs Royals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Jon Heasley 3.5 -105 3.5 -135
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 49 games (+10.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.70 Units / 70% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 12 of their last 20 away games (+4.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games (+0.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 31 of their last 53 games (+11.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+6.50 Units / 92% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+6.00 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 23-38 against the Run Line (-27 Units / -32.28% ROI).

    • 20-41 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.7 Units / -29.2% ROI
    • 32-26 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.75 Units / 5.63% ROI
    • 26-32 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.55 Units / -14.04% ROI

    Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 30-31 against the Run Line (-2.65 Units / -3.62% ROI).

    • 35-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -0.99% ROI
    • 30-27 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.3 Units / 0.45% ROI
    • 27-30 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.9 Units / -8.73% ROI

    Jon Heasley allowed an OPS of just .087 (23 PA’s) — best in MLB over the last week; League Avg: .634 — 100th Percentile.

    Jon Heasley has walked 18 of 140 batters (13%) this season — 8th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 28 total IP; League Avg: 7% — fifth Percentile.

    Jon Heasley has allowed an OPS of 1.553 (37 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — 6th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 28 total IP; League Avg: 1.019 — fifth Percentile.

    Jon Heasley has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 10.0 innings pitched — Joe Mantiply has the longest active streak at 25.0.

    : Giants Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Jakob Junis has thrown his slider 53% of the time (377/709) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 28 total SL; League Avg: 24% — 99th Percentile.

    Jakob Junis has thrown his slider 49% of the time (250/506) in non-two strike counts this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 28 total SL; League Avg: 22% — 98th Percentile.

    Jakob Junis has recorded 13 of his 15 strikeouts (87%) vs left-handed batters with his slider this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 28 total IP; League Avg: 19% — 100th Percentile.

    Jakob Junis has allowed an OBP of just .152 (99 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 28 total IP; League Avg: .240 — 99th Percentile.

    Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Giants

    The Royals are just 0-20 (.000) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.

    The Royals are just 8-20 (.286) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .483.

    The Royals are just 1-35 (.028) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .100.

    The Royals are just 7-33 (.175) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .296.

    Giants Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

    The Giants are 18-90 (.167) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .084.

    The Giants are 11-1 (.917) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .664.

    The Giants are 16-3 (.842) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .710.

    The Giants are 16-13 (.552) on the road this season — tied for 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .483.

    Royals hitters have just 436 strikeouts in 2,297 PA’s (19%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    Royals hitters have drawn 161 walks in 2,297 PA’s (7%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

    Royals hitters have just 537 strikeouts in 2,758 PA’s (20%) against LHP since the start of 2020 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

    Royals hitters have put 40% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

    The Giants are batting just .120 on pitches out of the zone this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .158.

    The Giants are batting just .223 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .266.

    The Giants have a winning percentage of 63% on the road since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

    Giants hitters are slugging just .163 on pitches out of the zone this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .218.

    The Royals have allowed 1.84 runs per game (112/61) in late innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 1.30.

    Royals pitchers have walked 60 of 519 batters (12%) over the last 14 days (13 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Royals pitchers have walked 31 of 273 batters (11%) over the past seven days (7 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 36% with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

    Giants pitchers have won 51% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Giants pitchers since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

    Giants pitchers have walked 581 of 8,302 batters (7%) since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

    Giants pitchers have walked 126 of 2,006 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Giants vs. Royals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jakob Junis (Giants): Groin, D15
  • Anthony DeSclafani (Giants): Ankle, D60
  • Alexander Cobb (Giants): Neck Strain, D15
  • Steven Duggar (Giants): Oblique, D60
  • LaMonte Wade Jr. (Giants): Left Knee, D10
  • Matthew Boyd (Giants): Elbow, D60
  • Joel Payamps (Royals): Undisclosed, D15
  • Donald Greinke (Royals): Flexor, D15
  • Gabriel Speier (Royals): Undisclosed, D15
  • Cameron Gallagher (Royals): Hamstring, D10
  • Raúl Mondesi (Royals): Knee, D60
  • Jacob Brentz (Royals): Flexor, D60
  • Tyler Zuber (Royals): Shoulder, D60
  • Edward Olivares (Royals): Quad, D10
  • Matthew Peacock (Royals): Undisclosed, D15

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