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The Kansas City Royals (38-57) will host the Los Angeles Angels (40-55) in Kansas City on Tuesday, July 26 at Kauffman Stadium. Still in the second third of the season, each of these teams will of course be looking for a win as the season progresses. Don’t miss the first pitch at 7:10 PM CT!
For context related to Tuesday’s game, how have the Royals and the Angels performed against each other in the past?
This season, these franchises have played in five matchups, and the Royals have earned a win four times against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Monday, the score was 7-0 in favor of the Kansas City Royals. The Royals had four runs and 14 hits, whereas the Angels racked up nine runs on 13 hits. We’ll see what unfolds when it all goes down at Kauffman Stadium.
Betting Preview for the Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals MLB Game on July 26 2022
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO
When: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 7:10 PM CT
Betting on the Los Angeles Angels
Record: (40W-56L) | American League West Standing: 4
The last time they played, the Angels were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 7-0 on Sunday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .229 and in particular Joseph Ward is doing the heavy lifting with a .284 average. Defensively speaking, the Angels hold an ERA of 4.06 and a fielding percentage of .983. Check out our odds assessment and place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report, the Angels are missing Michael Lorenzen (Shoulder), Michael Trout (Back), Anthony Rendon (Wrist), Matthew Duffy (Back), Archie Bradley (Elbow), Griffin Canning (Back), Jimmy Herget (Shoulder), David Fletcher (Hip), and Chris Rodriguez (Shoulder).
Betting on the Kansas City Royals
Record: (39W-57L) | American League Central Standing: 4
In their most recent game on Sunday, the Royals outplayed the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 7-0. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .250 as Andrew Benintendi leads the squad hitting .319. Defensively speaking, the Royals hold an ERA of 4.7 and a fielding percentage of .986. Be sure to review our odds analysis further down so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Royals will play without Robert Witt Jr. (Hamstring), Salvador Perez (Thumb), Jonathan Heasley (Shoudler), Daniel A. Lynch (Blister), Raúl Mondesi (Knee), Jacob Brentz (Flexor), Tyler Zuber (Shoulder), and Edward Olivares (Quad).
Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Kansas City Royals (-120) at FanDuel
The Kansas City Royals are considered the favorite in this one. The team comes into this matchup with a winning percentage of 54.55% for this month, accounting a total of 12 wins. Comparatively, the Los Angeles Angels’ winning percentage is less at 16.67% for this month, a record of three victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 Total Runs (-104) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, keep in mind that the projected O/U for this matchup is under 8. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 8.
Runline Pick: Kansas City Royals -1.5 Runs (+172) at FanDuel
The Kansas City Royals will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover the oddsmakers’ runline of -1.5.
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