Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Game 2 Pick – 7/26/2025
The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals are set to face off in the second game of their doubleheader on Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium. Starting pitching and bullpen depth will be especially important after both teams will have played a full game before this one. Below you will find my Guardians vs Royals Game 2 prediction for the second game of the day between these AL Central rivals.
Our Guardians vs Royals Game 2 Pick
- Pick: Royals Moneyline
- Confidence: 3 stars
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Guardians vs Royals
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 7:15 PM EDT
- Starting Pitchers: Tanner Bibee (CLE) vs. Kris Bubic (KC)
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: FOX
Key Storylines
- Pitching Form: Tanner Bibee enters this game at 6-9 with a 4.27 ERA. He has shown flashes of brilliance but struggles with consistency for the Guardians. Kris Bubic of the Royals is 8-6 with a 2.38 ERA. He has been a reliable presence for the Royals despite their struggles elsewhere. Both starters will need to go deep in this game to help avoid too much bullpen strain in this contest.
- Bullpen Usage: Both teams will have to manage their bullpens carefully in this game. After playing the first game of today’s doubleheader, we could see some key relievers unavailable in this contest. It will be interesting to see how both bullpens look from an availability standpoint for this second game.
Best Player Props
Below are some player prop bets to consider for this matchup:
| Player | Prop Bet |
|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez (CLE) | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Salvador Perez (KC) | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Tanner Bibee (CLE) | Over 5.5 Strikeouts |
| Kris Bubic (KC) | Over 6.5 Strikeouts |
Guardians vs Royals Game 2 Model Projection
- Score Projection: Guardians 4 – Royals 6
- Win Probability: Guardians 45%, Royals 55%
Final Thoughts
Our projections have the Guardians as the winners of the first game of this doubleheader. In Game 2, I project that the Royals will get the win to secure a split. If you are betting on this game, you may want to wait to see what both bullpens look like going into this contest. But firing away before this game has put me on the Royals to secure the nightcap.
