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2022 MLB Handicapping
(63-51) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals (37-76)
Date: Friday, August 12
Time: 08:05 PM ET
Venue: Kaufmann Stadium, Kansas City
Projected Pitchers: Tony Gonsolin vs. Daniel Lynch
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers -245, Royals +200
MLB run line Betting Odds: Dodgers -1.5, Royals +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.0
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals face off on Friday in an MLB game at Kaufmann Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers sit with a 77-33 record overall and they have gone 69-41 on the run line so far this year. The Dodgers have won ten games in a row and over the last two games they have scored 18 runs total.
The Dodgers are averaging 5.36 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 3.21 runs per game. The offense and pitching staff are both ranked 1st in the league. Trea Turner has hit 18 home runs and driven in 81 RBIs.
On the mound for the Dodgers is Tony Gonsolin who sits with a 13-1 record and an ERA of 2.30. In his last start against the San Diego Padres he went five innings giving up three hits and zero runs.
Kansas City Royals
On the other side of this matchup is the Kansas City Royals who sit with a 46-66 record overall and they have gone 53-59 on the run line. The Royals hae won two games in a row and on Thursday they won 5-3.
The Royals are averaing 3.96 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 4.96 runs per game The offense is ranked 24th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 26th in the league. Bobby Witt has hit 15 home runs and driven in 57 RBIs.
On the mound for the Royals is Daniel Lynch who sits with a 4-7 record and an ERA of 4.79. In his last start against the Boston Red Sox he went six innings, giving seven hits and four runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 6-0 in Gonsolins last 6 road starts.
Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 0-5 in Lynchs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Prediction:
The Dodgers are hot coming into this game and there is no reason the win streak shouldn’t continue with Tony Gonsolin on the mound. Look for the Royals to really struggle to score in this game, and that will be the difference as the Dodgers get the job done. Back the Dodgers -1.5 to cash.
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