Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Pick: Tuesday's Top Positive EV Play from oddschecker+
The Kansas City Royals will battle the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night for their sixth meeting in just the last two weeks. The Royals dominated last week, but have since lost six straight games. Can Brady Singer and the Royals stop the skid at home? Matt McCuen has aligned with our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool to find a winner in this Guardians vs. Royals AL Central showdown.
Matt McCuen - September 3, 2024, 3:33 PM EDT
6 minCleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Pick: Tuesday's Top Positive EV Play from oddschecker+
The Kansas City Royals will host the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night for game two of a crucial AL Central affair.
Just a week ago, KC took control of the division after dominating their series against Cleveland. One week later, the Royals trail first place by 4.5 games.
KC has lost six consecutive games and seven of their last 10 games. For a team that has not reached the postseason since 2015, today becomes an important game. The Royals lead the final wildcard spot in the American League by 4.5 games, and need a win today to stop the skid.
Luckily, I have matched up with our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool for this winner tonight. The implied probability of a Royals win is 50.5 percent, while our AI probability sits at 56 percent.
That means the expected value of this wager is 10.9 percent, a perfect spot to hop on a team that desperately needs a home win. Let’s stay hot tonight with a Royals bounce back!
Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: September 3, 2024
- Time: 7:40 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
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Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals Prediction
Kansas City’s run differential of +91 is the best in the AL Central.
Bobby Witt Jr. has been outstanding for the Royals this season. Witt has hit a major league-best .338 on the season with 30 home runs and 98 RBIs.
One reason for the Royals' recent struggles is that they have been without first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. The first baseman will be out 6-8 weeks, making it unlikely that he will return for the opening playoffs series. Pasquantino has driven in 97 runs.
Veteran Salvador Perez has added 25 home runs and 94 RBIs.
Brady Singer will toe the rubber tonight. Singer is 9-9 with a 3.36 ERA.
Cleveland begins the contest with a 79-59 record.
Thanks to a hot run, the Guardians have regained first place and have given themselves some cushion as we approach the end of the season.
The Guardians lead the Minnesota Twins by 3.5 games in the Central.
It would take an epic collapse for the Guardians to miss out on the playoffs.
Every game is crucial for the Guardians, who are looking to close the season strong and secure a division championship.
Cleveland still has a crucial four-game series with the Twins in late September, which may decide the Central.
Jose Ramirez leads the team with 34 home runs and 105 runs batted in.
Steven Kwan leads the squad, batting .295 on the season.
Josh Naylor has added 29 home runs and 100 runs batted in.
Tanner Bibee will get the rock today. Bibee is 10-6 with a 3.65 ERA.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Pick
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