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Odds, tips and predictions for Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals

The Cleveland Guardian (78-59) and Kansas City Royals (75-63) open a 3-game series on Monday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let's check out FanDuel Sportsbook's odds around the Guardians vs Royals Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Royals lead 7-3

The Guardians have landed in Kansas City looking to get some revenge. Cleveland lost 3 of 4 games in a series from August 26-28 at Progressive Field. Cleveland rebounded by winning 2 of 3 games over the weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Royals lost 4 games on the road this weekend against the Houston Astros, and Kansas City has lost 5 games in a row and is now 3.5 games behind the Guardians for 1st place. The Overs have won 7 of the last 11 games for the Royals and are 2-2 in 4 games against the Guards.

Guardians at the Royals: expected starters

RHP Gavin Williams against RHP

Williams (2-7, 4.99 ERA) is making his 12th start. He has a WHIP of 1.41, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 52 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 6 K in a 6-1 home loss to the Royals on Tuesday
  • 2024 Road Splits: 2-2, 3.03 ERA (29 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.15 WHIP, .205 opposing batting average (OBA), 11 BB, 28 K in 6 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 1-1, 2.08 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 1 HR, 0.97 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 4 starts

Wacha (11-6, 3.50 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a WHIP of 1.21, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 139 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 9 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 7-5 road loss to Guardians on Wednesday
  • 2024 Home Splits: 6-1, 3.13 ERA (63 1/3 IP, 22 ER), 1.20 WHIP, .254 OBA, 16 BB, 53 K in 11 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 2-0, 2.48 ERA (29 IP, 8 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 5 starts

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Guardians at Royals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; for a complete list visit the USA TODAY sports scores and betting odds hub. Odds last updated at 3:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Royals -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
  • Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+162) | Royals +1.5 (-196)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

Tips and predictions for Guardians at Royals

forecast

Royals 4, Guardians 3

Money line

The ROYAL (-118) are worth watching in the series opener. Kansas City has prevailed against the Guardians (+100) so far this season, winning 7 of the 11 meetings, including 7 of the last 9.

Kansas City is worth playing against Williams, who has really struggled. He is 2-7 this season, although he has been a bit better at home. Wacha has been more consistent, however, and that makes the Royals the favorite.

Running Line/Against the Spread

Playing Royals +1.5 (-196) is a bit too expensive and will cost you almost double your potential winnings. There is no reason to play Kansas City on the run line and bet that much money. It's not worth it if you need a little insurance. If you like the Royals, just play them straight up.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-122) is worth a look, even if Williams has been a bit inconsistent this season.

Williams has actually struggled most at home. He has excelled on the road, posting a respectable 3.03 ERA. Wacha has been solid regardless of the venue, giving the Royals a nice veteran lead. This won't be a pitcher's duel, but it won't be a slugfest either.

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