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2022 MLB Handicapping
(36-53-0) Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays (47-43-0)
Date: Saturday, July 16th
Time: 03:07 ETPM ET
Venue: Rogers Centre Toronto
Projected Pitchers: Daniel Lynch vs. Maximo Castillo
MLB Moneyline Odds: Royals OFF Blue Jays OFF
MLB run line Betting Odds: Royals +1.5, Blue Jays -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: OFF
Kansas City Royals
Heading into the game, the Kansas City Royals have an overall record of 36-53-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 17-26. In the AL Central division, Kansas City currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 40-49-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 28.9% of their games. The Royals’ over-under record is 43-42-4.
For Kansas City, Daniel Lynch gets the start with an overall record of 3-7. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.92. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.8 innings per outing, as well as 9.04 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.12 per 9. In total, Lynch has given up 9 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 4.56.
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 -100.0. The Royals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.245. Kansas City combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.237. Placing them 23rd. On the base paths, the Royals have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 3rd in the MLB in steals.
Kansas City has been strong on defense, ranking 10th in fewest errors at 0.49 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.89 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Toronto Blue Jays have an overall record of 47-43-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 27-19. In the AL East division, Toronto currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 37-53-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 79.0% of their games. The Blue Jays’ over-under record is 48-41-1.
For Toronto, Maximo Castillo gets the start with an overall record of 0-0. This includes a strong ERA of 2.3 So far, he is lasting an average of 2.53 innings per outing. as well as 10.34 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.72 per 9. In total, Castillo has given up 4 home runs.
During the season, the Blue Jays bullpen has received a workload similar to league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.23.
During the season, the Toronto Blue Jays have performed well on offense, averaging 4.56 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 14.0. The Blue Jays come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.259. On their balls in play, Toronto has the 11th ranked BABIP of 0.267. On the base paths, the Blue Jays have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 10th in the MLB in steals.
Toronto has been strong on defense, ranking 9th in fewest errors at 0.48 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.84 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Toronto
- Kansas City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing Kansas City
- Toronto is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Toronto Blue Jays. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Maximo Castillo has a better WHIP of 0.83 compared to Daniel Lynch at 1.55. Lynch will be facing a Blue Jays offense ranked 2nd in batting average. Castillo has a tough matchup against a Royals offense ranked 12th in batting average.
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