El Jefe
The Cleveland Guardians (89-69) will once again greet the Kansas City Royals (64-94) on Monday, October 3 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. As we make our way through the home stretch of this regular season, each of these ball clubs will surely be looking for a win in this regular season game. Don’t miss the first pitch at 6:10 PM ET!
Take a look at how Cleveland and Kansas City have performed against each other in the past for context on Monday’s regular season meeting.
So far this season, these ball clubs have played in 10 matchups, and the Guardians have earned a win six times against their opponents. In their last meeting on Sunday, the Cleveland Guardians came up victorious by a score of 7-5. The Guardians had seven runs and 10 hits, whereas the Royals tallied five runs on 12 hits. We’ll see who comes out victorious this time when these two teams square off at Progressive Field.
Betting Preview for the Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Game on October 3 2022
Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
When: Monday, October 3, 2022 at 6:10 PM ET
Betting on the Kansas City Royals
Record: (64W-95L) | American League Central Standing: 5
The Royals were defeated by the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 in their most recent outing on Sunday, and we can’t wait to find out if they can come away victorious in this one. Overall this season, the Royals are currently batting .247 due in large part to their top hitter, Robert Witt Jr., who has a batting average of .257. Defensively, they carry an ERA of 4.69 and a .986 fielding percentage. Before you place your bet, don’t forget to consult our evaluation of the odds below!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Royals will play without Joshua Staumont (Bicep), Angel Zerpa (Knee), Raúl Mondesi (Knee), Jacob Brentz (Flexor), Tyler Zuber (Shoulder), and Salvador Perez (Thumb).
Betting on the Cleveland Guardians
Record: (90W-69L) | American League Central Standing: 1
In their most recent game on Sunday, the Guardians outplayed the Kansas City Royals by a score of 7-5. Overall this season, the Guardians are currently batting .253 thanks in large part to their top bat, Andrés Giménez, who is riding high with a batting average of .300. In terms of defense, they have an ERA of 3.48 and a .984 fielding percentage. Make sure you review our odds assessment below before selecting your picks!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players the Guardians have zero injured players ruled out.
Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Cleveland Guardians (-184) at FanDuel
The Guardians are considered the favorite in this regular season showdown. The club is relishing in a great beginning to October with a winning percentage of 80% in the last 10 games (eight victories and two losses) they’ve played. In comparison, the Royals’ winning percentage is lower at 40% in the last 10 games (four victories and six losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 7 Total Runs (-115) at FanDuel
In this matchup, we predict that the combined total number of runs scored for both teams will be under 7. Keep this in mind when you go to place your bet!
Runline Pick: Cleveland Guardians -1.5 Runs (+118) at FanDuel
The Cleveland Guardians will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover a runline of -1.5.
Ready to bet on this game? Get access to industry-leading enrollment promotions if you register through one of our trusted partners. Click the banner below to sign up and claim your welcome bonus and much more!
