Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals, 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 Sunday, June 18th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Angels vs. Royals
The Angels take on the Royals on Sunday, June 18th 2023 at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Los Angeles Angels (40-33) vs. Kansas City Royals (19-51)
- Date: Sunday, June 18th 2023
- Time: 2:10 ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
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Los Angeles Angels - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 40-33, the Los Angeles Angels travel to take on the Kansas City Royals, ranked 2nd in the AL West. Through 39 road contests, the Angels come in with a mark of 20-19.
Los Angeles has been favored in 54.8% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 37-36. The team's over/under record comes in at 37-34 with an average betting line of 9.
Los Angeles pitcher Tyler Anderson gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 3-1. Tyler Anderson will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.80. His batting average allowed of .287 is high compared to other pitchers. So far, Anderson has given up eight home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .361. Anderson's WHIP of 1.60 comes along with a total of 30 walks allowed.
Los Angeles enters play averaging 4.9 runs per game, placing them 6th in the MLB. The Angels have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .256 ranks 8th in the league. So far, Los Angeles' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 105 home runs, which ranks 4th. Up to this point, Los Angeles has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 5th at .330.
Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Los Angeles, the Royals have a record of just 19-51. This places the team 5th in the AL Central. In their 37 games at home the Royals have a record of just 10-27.
Kansas City's record against the runline, while being favored 13 times in 70 games, sits at 24-46. The team has an over/under record of 30-38, with an average betting line of 9.
Zack Greinke gets the start for the Royals with a below .500 record at 1-6. Heading into action, Zack Greinke has an ERA of 4.65. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .255. Zack Greinke has given up 12 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .310. Greinke's WHIP of 1.12 comes along with a total of nine walks allowed.
This season, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City, as they are the 25th-ranked scoring team, averaging 3.8 runs per game. The Royals' combined batting average currently sits at .233, placing them 18th in the league. So far, the team is the 16th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 65 deep shots. Kansas City's overall OBP of .297 puts them 22nd in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Angels vs. Royals
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and Kansas City, the Angels are the betting favorite at -125 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 55.56%. The MLB predictive model shows Los Angeles pulling out a close win over the Royals. It is recommended to take the Angels Moneyline -125 on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Angels Moneyline -125
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