Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics play the final game of their series this afternoon. Will the Royals avoid the sweep? Matt McCuen shares his Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics prediction, betting pick, and the latest odds.
Matt McCuen - June 20, 2024, 11:02 AM EDT
5 minKansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics will clash on Thursday afternoon.
Today will be the final game of a three-game series.
Oakland has the rare opportunity for a sweep this afternoon.
Royals vs. Athletics Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: June 20, 2024
- Time: 3:37 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Royals vs. Athletics Odds
- Spread: Royals -1 (-118), Athletics +1 (+136)
- Total Odds: O 7.5 (-115), U 7.5 (+100)
- Moneyline Odds: Royals (-155), Athletics (+136)
Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Prediction
The As have been one of baseball's worst teams this year.
It is no surprise to see the Athletics struggle the way they have.
Oakland ranks 28th in runs per game (3.66).
Before this two-game win streak, Oakland had lost eight consecutive games.
The As -86 run differential is the fourth-worst in the MLB.
Brent Rooker leads the As with 13 home runs and 44 runs batted in.
JJ Bleday has added a team-best 70 hits on the campaign.
Catcher Shea Langeliers has blasted 13 home runs while knocking in 36 runs.
Mitch Spence will get the nod today. Spence is 4-3 with a 3.95 ERA.
The Royals will attempt to avoid a sweep this afternoon.
Kansas City represents a record of 41-34.
That record places the Royals in the final wildcard position in the AL.
Despite a rough series, the Royals have played like a playoff team this season.
Kansas City has a run differential of +55.
Bobby Witt Jr. leads the squad with a .323 batting average, knocking in a team-high 52 runs.
Veteran Salvador Perez has launched a team-high 11 home runs.
Vinnie Pasquantino has added seven home runs and 46 RBIs.
Veteran Seth Lugo will get the rock today. Lugo is 10-2 with a 2.40 ERA, which ranks seventh in baseball.
Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Pick
We will sip on juice today and put our money on the Royals today.
I would be shocked if the Royals got swept by this below-average As team today.
Lugo has been throwing the ball with tremendous command all season, which will continue this afternoon.
Pick: Kansas City Royals ML -155 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
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