MLB matchup
RoyalsvsGuardians
Sharp side
✈️ Royals +130
Model value
Sharp total
↑ Over 7.5
Model value
How ratings work:One star marks a lighter model lean; five stars marks the strongest model value. Team strength is shown exclusively as letter grades.
Matchup intelligence
Team grades
| Team | Offense | Defense | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | C- | C- | C- |
| Cleveland Guardians | C- | B+ | B- |
Model forecast
Projected outcome
| Team | Implied | Projected | Win probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 3.7 | 4.3 | 48.4% |
| Cleveland Guardians | 4.3 | 4.5 | 51.6% |
Starting pitcher context
Expected starters
RoyalsDaniel Lynch IVProbable
Total Outs Recorded12.5Over -120Under -110
Total Strikeouts2.5Over -125Under -102
GuardiansFoster GriffinProbable
Total Outs Recorded17.5Over -183Under +137
Total Strikeouts5.5Over -119Under -108
Player availability
Injury report
Royals
- PAlec MarshShoulder60-Day IL
- PBeck WayBack15-Day IL
- PCarlos EstevezShoulder60-Day IL
- PCole RagansElbow60-Day IL
- PConnor SeaboldLat60-Day IL
- PJames McArthurElbow60-Day IL
- PJohn MeansAchilles60-Day IL
- 2BJonathan IndiaShoulder60-Day IL
- 3BMaikel GarciaHamstring10-Day IL
- 2BMichael MasseyConcussion7-Day IL
- PMitch SpenceUndisclosed7-Day IL
- PNick MearsShoulder60-Day IL
- PRyan BergertElbow60-Day IL
- PStephen KolekElbow60-Day IL
- PTony GonsolinElbow15-Day IL
Guardians
- PAlex CobbHipOut
- PEmmanuel ClasePersonalOut
- PLuis OrtizPersonalOut
- 1BRhys HoskinsBack10-Day IL
- PShawn ArmstrongCalf60-Day IL
- PSlade CecconiArm15-Day IL
Sportsbook context
Game lines
A dash means that book has not supplied a usable price.
DraftKings
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+130+1.5 (-168)
CLE-157-1.5 (+139)
Total 7.5Over -118Under -102
BetMGM
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+125+1.5 (-170)
CLE-150-1.5 (+140)
Total 7.5Over -120Under +100
BetRivers
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+123+1.5 (-177)
CLE-148-1.5 (+143)
Total 7.5Over -113Under -108
Caesars Sportsbook
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+137+1.5 (-175)
CLE-147-1.5 (+148)
Total 8.0Over -105Under -115
Circa Sports
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+135+1.5 (-160)
CLE-150-1.5 (+140)
Total 8.0Over +100Under -120
Fanatics Sportsbook
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+130+1.5 (-180)
CLE-155-1.5 (+145)
Total 8.0Over +100Under -120
FanDuel
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+128+1.5 (-178)
CLE-152-1.5 (+146)
Total 8.0Over -102Under +100
Hard Rock Bet
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+135+1.5 (-165)
CLE-145-1.5 (+155)
Total 7.5Over -115Under +105
theScore Bet
TeamMoneylineRun line
KC+130+1.5 (-180)
CLE-150-1.5 (+150)
Total 7.5Over -125Under +105
Team comparison
Projected team stats
Projected team statistics are not available for this league yet.
Projection note: Pregame projections do not update during the game. They may inform in-game decisions, but should be used with caution and proper judgment.
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