Rangers vs. Royals Prediction
Will the Rangers or Royals win the rubber match today in Kansas City when the two teams square off at 2:15PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Royals are -119 money line favorites versus the Rangers, who have +109 odds to pull off the upset. With A.J. Griffin set to face Edinson Volquez in the pitching matchup, the over/under is sitting at 9 runs.
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TEXAS: The Rangers are 2-8 in their last 10 games overall, 0-5 in their last five games following a win, and 0-7 in their last seven games when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game. They’re also 1-10 in their last 11 games after scoring five runs or more in their previous game and 3-10 in their last 13 games versus a right-handed starter.
KANSAS CITY: The Royals are 5-2 in their last seven games coming off a win but they’re 5-11 in their last 16 games overall. They’re also 38-16 in their last 54 home games but 5-12 in their last 17 games versus American League West rivals. They’re also 3-9 in their last 12 games versus a right-handed starter and 1-5 in their last six games after allowing five runs or more in their previous contest.
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OUR PICK: Take Kansas City, which remains tough to beat at home. The Royals are also 5-1 in Volquez’s last six home starts versus a team with a winning record, 4-1 in his last five starts during the third game of a series, and 4-1 in his last five starts on Sundays. They’re also 21-6 in Volquez’s last 27 home starts and have won five of his last seven outings overall.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: KANSAS CITY ROYALS -119