Royals vs Guardians Betting Odds
When: May 30, 2022, at 6:10 p.m. EDT
Venue: Progressive Field – Cleveland, OH
Royals vs Guardians Betting Preview
An American League Central battle concludes Monday night when the Kansas City Royals (16-30, 8-15 away) visit the Cleveland Guardians (19-24, 8-8 home). Kansas City is already out of the playoff picture and Cleveland needs to put together a run to make sure they aren’t erased from contention. This game will air live on ESPN+.
The Royals have been balanced at the dish as they are led by Salvador Perez six home runs and Bobby Witt Jr.’s 24 RBIs. Andrew Benintendi has a team high .327 batting average. Kansas City is hitting .237 and the pitchers have recorded a 4.99 ERA and 1.48 WHIP.
Jose Ramirez is having one of the best seasons in the league as he leads Cleveland with 12 home runs, 48 RBIs and a .292 batting average. The Guardians are batting .243 and the pitching staff has combined for a 3.86 ERA and 1.18 WHIP.
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Royals vs Guardians Betting Trends
Royals
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 10 games.
- Kansas City are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games.
- Kansas City are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games against Cleveland.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City’s last 9 games on the road.
- Kansas City are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 8 games against an opponent in the American League.
- Kansas City are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division
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Guardians
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games.
- Cleveland are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games at home.
- Cleveland are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City.
- Cleveland are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the American League.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division
Royals vs Guardians Pick & Prediction
Last time out, Kansas City lost their weekend series with a 7-3 defeat at Minnesota. The Twins scored five runs combined in the third and fourth innings and were able to hold off a late Royals rally. Andrew Benintendi went 2-4 with one RBI and one run scored in the loss. Sonny Gray improved to 3-1 and Zack Greinke dropped to 0-4 on the season.
Cleveland also lost their weekend series with a 2-1 defeat at Detroit. Pitching was the story here as the Tigers scored two runs on just four hits, and the Guardians got one run on seven hits. Harold Castro and Jeimer Candelario each hit a solo home run for Detroit in the win. Alex Lange improved to 2-1, Triston McKenzie dropped to 3-4 and Gregory Soto notched his eighth save of 2022.
Pitching Matchup: Jonathan Heasley (0-2, 4.73 ERA, 1.88 WHIP) vs Zach Plesac (1-4, 5.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP)
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