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2022 MLB Handicapping
(24-33-0) Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals (18-37-0)
Date: Friday June 10th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Kauffman Stadium Kansas City
Projected Pitchers: Bruce Zimmermann vs. Jon Heasley
MLB Moneyline Odds: Orioles -105 Royals -115
MLB run line Betting Odds: Orioles +1.5, Royals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.0
Baltimore Orioles
Heading into the game, the Baltimore Orioles have an overall record of 24-33-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 9-18. In the AL East division, Baltimore currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 34-23-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 11.0% of their games. The Orioles’ over-under record is 25-30-2.
For Baltimore, Bruce Zimmermann gets the start with an overall record of 2-4. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.4. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.19 innings per outing, as well as 6.59 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.73 per 9. In total, Zimmermann has given up 13 home runs.
So far, the Orioles bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.11.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Baltimore Orioles, as they are averaging just 3.93 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -34.0. The Orioles head into the game ranked just 25th in team batting average. Baltimore combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.236. Placing them 24th. On the base paths, the Orioles have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 1st in the MLB in steals.
Baltimore has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.72 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 1.07 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Kansas City Royals have an overall record of 18-37-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 10-19. In the AL Central division, Kansas City currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 21-34-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 20.0% of their games. The Royalss’ over-under record is 29-24-2.
For Kansas City, Jon Heasley gets the start with an overall record of 0-3. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.62. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.02 innings per outing. as well as 5.33 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 6.39 per 9. In total, Heasley has given up 4 home runs.
During the season, the Royals bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.86.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Kansas City Royals, as they are averaging just 3.69 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -92.0. On offense, the Royals have a team batting average of 0.235, placing them 20th in the league. Kansas City combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.219. Placing them below average. On the base paths, the Royals have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 5th in the MLB in steals.
Kansas City has been strong on defense, ranking 7th in fewest errors at 0.44 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.95 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Orioles are 61-127 in their last 188 overall.
- Orioles are 57-119 in their last 176 games as an underdog.
- Royals are 16-37 in their last 53 overall.
- Royals are 16-37 in their last 53 games on grass.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Baltimore Orioles. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Bruce Zimmermann has the better WHIP of 1.31 compared to Jon Heasley at 1.7. Zimmermann will be facing a Royals offense with a team batting average of 0.235 (20th). Jon Heasley has an excellent matchup against the Orioles’ offense hitting just .229.
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