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2022 MLB Handicapping
(48-68-0) Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins (58-55-0)
Date: Tuesday August 16th
Time: 07:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Target Field Minnesota
Projected Pitchers: Zack Greinke vs. Sonny Gray
MLB Moneyline Odds: Royals 170 Twins -210
MLB run line Betting Odds: Royals +1.5, Twins -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Kansas City Royals
Heading into the game, the Kansas City Royals have an overall record of 48-68-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 19-34. In the AL Central division, Kansas City currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 55-61-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 27.0% of their games. The Royals’ over-under record is 57-55-4.
For Kansas City, Zack Greinke gets the start with an overall record of 4-7. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.29. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.17 innings per outing, as well as 5.2 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.82 per 9. In total, Greinke has given up 12 home runs.
So far, the Royals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.69.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Kansas City Royals, as they are averaging just 3.94 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -125.0. On offense, the Royals have a team batting average of 0.247, placing them 13th in the league. On their balls in play, Kansas City has the 7th ranked BABIP of 0.276. On the base paths, the Royals have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 8th in the MLB in steals.
Kansas City has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.6 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.85 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Minnesota Twins have an overall record of 58-55-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 31-25. In the AL Central division, Minnesota currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 52-61-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 65.0% of their games. The Twinss’ over-under record is 54-50-9.
For Minnesota, Sonny Gray gets the start with an overall record of 6-3. This includes a strong ERA of 3.33. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.89 innings per outing. as well as 8.5 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.8 per 9. In total, Gray has given up 8 home runs.
So far, the Twins bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 3.97.
So far, the Minnesota Twins have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.47 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 17.0. The Twins come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.250. On their balls in play, Minnesota has the 6th ranked BABIP of 0.28. With runners on base, the Twins are averaging just 0.74 stolen bases per game.
Minnesota has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.63 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.74 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Royals are 22-46 in their last 68 during game 2 of a series.
- Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
- Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Minnesota Twins. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Sonny Gray has a better WHIP of 1.15 compared to Zack Greinke at 1.34. Greinke will be facing a Twins offense ranked 10th in batting average. Gray faces a Royals offense that has a batting average of 0.247 (13th).
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