- The Guardians (88-68) are -135 favorites vs the Royals (63-93)
- Royals starting pitcher: Brady Singer (10-4), 2.98 ERA
- Guardians starting pitcher: Aaron Civale (3-6), 5.18 ERA
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The Kansas City Royals (+115) visit Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (-135) on Friday, September 30, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Cleveland.
The Guardians are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).
The Royals vs Guardians Over/Under is 7 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Royals are 63-93 against the spread (ATS), while the Guardians are 82-74 ATS.
Royals vs. Guardians Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Royals | +1.5 -190 | O 7 -120 | +115 |
| Guardians | -1.5 +155 | U 7 +100 | -135 |
Royals vs Guardians Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Royals will win Friday‘s matchup with 54.8% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Royals and Guardians 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 Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the Runs Under in 26 of his last 30 away games (+18.50 Units / 33% ROI)
- Kyle Isbel has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 23 away games (+17.80 Units / 39% ROI)
- Salvador Perez has hit the Runs Under in 34 of his last 48 away games (+14.85 Units / 21% ROI)
- Salvador Perez has hit the Singles Over in 30 of his last 48 games (+14.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Over in 29 of his last 42 games (+14.60 Units / 18% ROI)
Best Guardians Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Josh Naylor has hit the Runs Under in 24 of his last 28 games at home (+17.75 Units / 38% ROI)
- Josh Naylor has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 23 games at home (+14.15 Units / 32% ROI)
- Jose Ramirez has hit the Runs Under in 31 of his last 45 games at home (+13.30 Units / 23% ROI)
- Shane Bieber has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 17 of his last 22 games (+11.95 Units / 42% ROI)
- Jose Ramirez has hit the Singles Over in 39 of his last 71 games (+11.10 Units / 15% ROI)
Guardians vs Royals Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -1400 |
| Josh Naylor | 0.5 +550 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Steven Kwan | 0.5 +1100 | 0.5 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Drew Waters | 0.5 +900 | 0.5 -10000 |
Guardians vs Royals Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +140 |
| Josh Naylor | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Drew Waters | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 -110 |
| Hunter Dozier | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +120 |
Guardians vs Royals RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -300 |
| Josh Naylor | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -250 |
| Steven Kwan | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -400 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| Drew Waters | 0.5 +290 | 0.5 -500 |
Guardians vs Royals Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Civale | 4.5 -165 | 4.5 +115 |
| Brady Singer | 4.5 -125 | 4.5 -115 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Royals Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 36 of their last 61 away games (+11.05 Units / 15% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Guardians: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.85 Units / 26% ROI)
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 78-78 against the Run Line (-13.1 Units / -6.38% ROI).
- 63-93 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.9 Units / -10.21% ROI
- 76-74 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.3 Units / -3.09% ROI
- 74-76 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.2 Units / -5.92% ROI
Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 82-74 against the Run Line (+4.95 Units / 2.54% ROI).
- 88-68 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.5 Units / 10% ROI
- 69-78 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.6 Units / -9.68% ROI
- 78-69 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.95 Units / 1.13% ROI
Brady Singer: Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Brady Singer has thrown his slider 36% of the time (915/2,520) vs left-handed batters since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 158 total SL; League Avg: 17% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a swing rate of just 24% (282/1,184) against Brady Singer on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 158 total IP; League Avg: 31% — second Percentile.
Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 54% (121/226) against Brady Singer this season — 9th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 77 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 93rd Percentile.
Hitters have swung at 60% of Brady Singer’s pitches in the zone (1,451/2,398) since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 158 total IP; League Avg: 67% — second Percentile.
Aaron Civale: Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Aaron Civale has a strike rate of just 55% (703/1,272) when ahead in the count since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 158 total IP; League Avg: 62% — first Percentile.
Hitters have swung at 56% of Aaron Civale’s pitches (566/1,018) with two-strikes since the start of last season — 9th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 158 total IP; League Avg: 61% — seventh Percentile.
Aaron Civale has a strike rate of just 60% (615/1,018) in two strike counts since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 158 total IP; League Avg: 65% — third Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 32% (30/95) against Aaron Civale on inside fastballs since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 158 total IP; League Avg: 22% — first Percentile.
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians
The Royals are just 24-51 (.320) on the road this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .472.
The Royals are just 4-39 (.093) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .338.
The Royals are just 3-73 (.039) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .119.
The Royals are just 9-64 (.123) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .198.
Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
The Guardians are 16-56 (.222) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .119.
The Guardians are 12-59 (.169) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .085.
The Guardians are 19-2 (.905) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .803.
The Guardians are 13-9 (.591) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Royals Hitting Stats & Trends
Royals hitters are slugging just .367 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .446.
Royals hitters have an OPS of just .992 (2,267 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.083.
Royals hitters have just 636 strikeouts in 3,239 PA’s (20%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Royals hitters are slugging just .242 with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .268.
Guardians Hitting Stats & Trends
Guardians hitters have just 759 strikeouts in 4,420 PA’s (17%) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Guardians hitters have missed on just 21% of swings this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Guardians hitters have 89 extra-base hits out of 326 total hits (just 27%) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.
Guardians hitters have just 1,071 strikeouts in 5,938 PA’s (18%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Royals Pitching Stats & Trends
Royals pitchers have walked 575 of 6,024 batters (10%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
The Royals have won just 6% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.
Royals pitchers have walked 124 of 1,369 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Guardians Pitching Stats & Trends
Guardians pitchers have walked 87 of 1,405 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
The Guardians pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 35% of their games on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.
The Guardians pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 39% of their games this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Guardians pitchers have walked 25 of 535 batters (5%) over the last 14 days (14 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Guardians vs. Royals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Anthony Gose (Guardians): Triceps, D60
- Zach Plesac (Guardians): Hand, D15
- Joshua Staumont (Royals): Bicep, D15
- Angel Zerpa (Royals): Knee, D60
- Raúl Mondesi (Royals): Knee, D60
- Jacob Brentz (Royals): Flexor, D60
- Tyler Zuber (Royals): Shoulder, D60
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