Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, September 8th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Royals vs. Blue Jays
The Royals take on the Blue Jays on Friday, September 8th 2023 at Rogers Centre, Toronto. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Kansas City Royals (44-97) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (77-63)
- Date: Friday, September 8th 2023
- Time: 7:07 ET
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto
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Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Kansas City Royals come into this road contest vs Toronto with a below .500 record (44-97). In the AL Central standings, the team ranks 5th. This season, playing on the road has been a problem for the Royals as they are just 18-51.
Kansas City's record against the runline, while being favored 21 times in 141 games, sits at 57-84. The team's over/under record comes in at 70-67 with an average betting line of 9.
So far, has pitched in 10 games and still stands with a record of 0-0. Currently, Collin Snider has an ERA of 4.22. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.293). Opposing hitters have gone deep one time against Collin Snider, who has a WOBA allowed of .343. With a total of five walks, Snider has a WHIP of 1.59.
This season, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City, as they are the 25th-ranked scoring team, averaging 4.1 runs per game. So far, the Royals have combined for a team batting average of .243, placing them 15th in the league. In terms of home runs, Kansas City ranks 22nd, with a total of 141 long balls. Kansas City's overall OBP of .300 puts them 21st in the league.
Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 77-63, the Kansas City Royals will host the Kansas City Royals, currently ranked 3rd in the AL East. So far, Toronto has been tough at Rogers Centre, putting together a mark of 35-30.
Being the favorite in 105 of their 140 games has not helped Toronto improve their record against the runline, which stands at just 64-76. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 60-76.
For Toronto, Yusei Kikuchi gets the start, currently holding a record of 9-5. So far, Yusei Kikuchi has put together an ERA of 3.63 across his 27 outings. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .244 against him. So far, Kikuchi has given up 23 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .309. Kikuchi's WHIP of 1.26 comes along with a total of 42 walks allowed.
On offense, Toronto comes into the game averaging 4.6 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. The Blue Jays' offense comes into this matchup ranked 4th in the league, at .260. So far, the team is the 14th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 163 long balls. Toronto's strong OBP of .333 is 4th best in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Royals vs. Blue Jays
Heading into today's matchup between Toronto and the Royals, the Blue Jays are the heavy favorite at -250 on the moneyline. Toronto's implied win probability sits at 71.43%. Yet, our model predict Collin Snider keeping the Royals in the game, making the best bet to take the Royals to cover +1.5.
Recommended Betting Pick: Royals +1.5
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