Free MLB Pick: Royals vs. Dodgers Odds
Looking for Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Free MLB predictions? MLB betting sees the Royals taking on the Dodgers on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles, CA. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Royals Dodgers free pick.
2024 MLB Handicapping – Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Dodgers
(40-31) Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (43-28)
Date: Saturday, June 15th
Time: 9:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Seth Lugo vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
MLB Moneyline Odds: Royals +175 | Dodgers -209 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Royals +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
- Live Betting Odds for today’s Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game!
- Want more baseball predictions like this Royals Dodgers play? Check out our free MLB AI Picks for today!
- View our Updated Sportsbook Bonuses for today!
At 9:10 PM ET in Los Angeles, the Dodgers will host the Royals in an interleague matchup. The temperature will be 86 degrees with a clear sky. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be on the mound for the Dodgers, while Seth Lugo will start for the Royals.
Currently, the Dodgers are favored to win, with a money line of -209 compared to the Royals’ +175. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, with the over paying out at -104 and the under at -117.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Royals series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -152 favorites and squeaked out a 4-3 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Royals could only muster two more runs in the 4th inning. As for the Dodgers, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 5th, and both offenses went silent after that.
Kansas City actually outhit the Dodgers in the game 9 to 8. Salvador Perez and Maikel Garcia each had two hits and three RBIs for the Royals. As for Los Angeles, Miguel Rojas went 2/3 with a home run, while Chris Taylor and Shohei Ohtani each had two hits.
Daniel Hudson got the win for the Dodgers out of the bullpen, while Alex Vesia got the save. Will Smith had a rough outing, taking the loss for Los Angeles.
Expert MLB Betting Picks
Want more action on today’s baseball card? See the featured premium MLB plays from CappersPicks handicappers, covering moneylines, run lines, totals, and other top bets.
Kansas City is 40-31 overall and trails the Guardians by six games in the AL Central. The Royals are 13-9 against other teams in the division. This season, they are 25-14 at home compared to 15-17 on the road.
As the underdog, the Royals have gone 21-22 this year, and they are 19-9 when favored. So far, they have an overall series record of 11-10-1. Kansas City has dropped four of their last six games and are just 4-6 over their last 10.
The Kansas City Royals are on the road today against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Royals have a combined run average of 8.9 runs per game this season. Their over/under record for the season is 32-37, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-5-1. So far this season, 56.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at over 8 runs, while 23.9% have had lines set at under 8 runs. The under has hit in the last two games for the Royals.
Royals Gambling
When the Royals are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 20-12. They have covered the run line in two straight games and have been a good bet as the underdog, going 28-15. Their average run differential on the road is +0.5 runs per game.
Royals Stats
The Kansas City Royals have been a strong offensive team at home, averaging 5.4 runs per game, which is the best in the league. Their overall batting average of .252 ranks 6th in the MLB, and they are 6th in slugging percentage at .408. Bobby Witt Jr. has been their best hitter this season, leading the team with a .325 batting average and 11 home runs. He’s been hot lately, hitting .395 over his last 10 games. Salvador Perez is also having a solid season, hitting .297 with 11 homers and 45 RBIs. Maikel Garcia is currently on a 4-game hitting streak.
YOU CAN CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR TOP MLB CAPPERS! (All Under 1 Roof)
Los Angeles is 43-28 overall and leads the NL West by seven games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 13-10 against other teams in the NL West. They are at home today, where they are 23-14 this season. The Dodgers have also been good on the road, going 20-14.
So far, the Dodgers have really taken care of business as the favorite, going 41-25 this year. As the underdog, they are just 2-3. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 14-10, and they are winning their current series vs. the Royals.
The Dodgers have played 50 games with over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher this season, going 35-36 overall. Their combined run average is 8.5, and their average over/under line is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, they are 3-6. Their current under streak is at 3 games.
Dodgers Gambling
When the Dodgers win, they win big, as their average run margin in victories is 4.2 runs per game. That’s helped them to a 35-36 run line record, including an 18-16 mark on the road. They’ve been a favorite in 66 games, going 33-33 against the run line in those contests.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the top offensive teams in the league this season. They are 5th in runs per game, averaging 5 runs per game. Their offense has been especially potent at home, where they are averaging 5.1 runs per game, 4th in the league. The Dodgers are 3rd in total home runs with 95 and have a team batting average of .257, which is 3rd in the league. They have been patient at the plate, leading the league in walks and have the best on-base percentage in the league at .336. Teoscar Hernández has been one of their top hitters this season, with a .257 batting average and 50 RBIs. He has 4 home runs and 9 RBIs in his last 6 games.
We want to hear from you below! Comments are welcome! Give us your picks for this Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB matchup.
Royals Dodgers Pitching
Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. So far this season, he has made 14 starts and has a record of 9-2. Lugo’s ERA is an impressive 2.37, and he most recently pitched on June 10th, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that outing, he had gone three straight starts without giving up more than one earned run. Lugo’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.04, and opponents are batting .220 off him this year.
Through 13 starts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 3.00. He has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 10.38 strikeouts per nine innings. Yamamoto’s last outing came against the Yankees, where he went seven innings, giving up no earned runs and coming away with a no-decision. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. The right-hander has been much better at home, with an ERA of 8.78 compared to 2.26 on the road.
Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Royals head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Royals they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Royals are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 3-0 in their last three games.
Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our predicted final score for this one is 6-5 in favor of the Dodgers, which would have them winning but not covering the -209 on the money line. Instead, we would recommend taking the over, as there is a lot of value with the line being set at 8 runs.
Looking at today’s starters, we have Yoshinobu Yamamoto finishing with six strikeouts, which is good for sixth among all starters. As for Seth Lugo, he is projected to finish with just four K’s, which is the lowest among all starters.
Offensively, our projections have the Dodgers finishing with 9 team hits, compared to the Royals, who we have getting nine hits. If you’re looking for a player prop bet, you could look at the Dodgers to finish with more home runs, as we have them finishing with nine compared to the Royals with eight.
Today’s MLB Free Pick
Also, if you’re looking for more MLB picks like Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup, we’ll be providing 4* free MLB plays on the blog all season long. In fact, you can check out our MLB experts for guaranteed premium & free MLB baseball picks!
Lastly, register here for a FREE MLB Betting Account Now for daily free picks & more special offers!
