Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals : Over 0.5 alternate_team_totals (-3333)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Betting on the Cleveland Guardians to score over 0.5 runs is a strong choice based on their recent performance data. Despite a mixed recent record, the Guardians have consistently scored runs, with an average of 3.8 runs scored in their last five games overall and 3 runs scored in their last five home games. Their average batting hits are also solid, with 6.6 in overall games and 5.4 at home. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals have a higher average of runs allowed, both overall (4.4) and away (4.6), indicating their pitching may be vulnerable. This combination of the Guardians' consistent scoring and the Royals' weaker defence makes it statistically likely that the Guardians will score over 0.5 runs.

Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals : Under 7.5 alternate_team_totals (-909)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

The Cleveland Guardians' recent performance suggests a low-scoring game. In their last five games, their average runs scored is 3.8, which drops to 3 when playing at home. Their batting average is fairly low, with an overall average of 6.6 hits per game and only 5.4 hits when playing at home. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals' pitching has been reasonably strong, with an average of 4.4 and 4.6 runs allowed overall and away respectively. Their average bases on balls (walks) allowed per game is also relatively low at 3.6, further limiting the Guardians' scoring opportunities. Considering these factors, the likelihood of the Guardians scoring under 7.5 runs is high, making this a solid bet.

Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals : Over 4.5 Total Runs (-625)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

The 'Over 4.5' bet for the Total Runs in the Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals game is a strong choice based on both teams' recent performance data. The Guardians have averaged 3.8 runs in their last five games, while the Royals have averaged 2.6 runs. This combined average of 6.4 runs exceeds the line of 4.5. Additionally, the Royals have been allowing an average of 4.6 runs in their away games, further increasing the likelihood of a high-scoring game. The Guardians' batting averages also support this, with an average of 6.6 hits in their last five games. The model prediction of 8.84 runs is significantly higher than the line, indicating a high probability of the total runs exceeding 4.5. The statistical data, therefore, supports the 'Over 4.5' bet.

See All Our Picks

You're viewing a preview. Subscribe today to unlock the full article and gain access to all our expert insights and best bets - every single day.

Get Bet Better Pro