Philadelphia Phillies vs Kansas City Royals Prediction MLB Picks 8/25/24

Kansas City Royals (71-56) vs Philadelphia Phillies (74-53)

Game Info: Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2:10 pm (Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium)

Seth Lugo (14-7) (3.08) vs Kolby Allard

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals meet Sunday in MLB game 3 action at Kauffman Stadium. Here’s a Philadelphia Phillies vs Kansas City Royals Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia Phillies vs Kansas City Royals Prediction Pick.

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies are 75-54 on the year and play the Astros and Braves next. The Philadelphia Phillies have scored 17 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games. The Philadelphia Phillies have won 4 of their last 6 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Alec Bohm leads the Philadelphia Phillies with 143 hits and 85 RBI, while Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper have combined for 242 hits and 139 RBI.

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals are 72-57 on the year and play the Guardians and Astros next. The Kansas City Royals have scored 12 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 9 games. The Kansas City Royals have won 7 of their last 8 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with 178 hits and 92 RBI, while Salvador Perez and Vinnie Pasquantino have combined for 253 hits and 184 RBI.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Kansas City Royals Pitching Pick Matchup

Kolby Allard gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he is 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA and 8 strikeouts this season. Allard has allowed 14 hits and 5 runs in 13 innings this season. Allard will make his sixth start since the 2022 season. Allard is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA and 2 strikeouts in his career against the Kansas City Royals.

Seth Lugo gets the ball for the Kansas City Royals, and he is 14-7 with a 3.02 ERA and 143 strikeouts this season. Lugo has allowed 23 hits and 14 earned runs in his last 24.1 innings. Lugo has a 3.04 ERA and .223 allowed batting average in 83 home innings. Lugo is 3-2 with a 4.58 ERA and 79 strikeouts in his career against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Why the Kansas City Royals will win

  • The Phillies have lost each of their last six games against American League opponents following a win.
  • The Royals have won five of their last six games against National League opponents.
  • The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven road games against American League opponents following a road win.
  • The favorites have covered the run line in each of the Phillies' last four games at Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts

  • Salvador Perez has scored a run in four of his last five appearances in day games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
  • Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded an RBI in each of the Royals' last four games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
  • Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against NL East opponents.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one Single in 10 of the Royals' last 11 day games.
  • Seth Lugo has recorded six or more strikeouts in eight of his last 10 appearances in day games.
  • Salvador Perez has hit a home run in each of the Royals' last two games as favorites against NL opponents.
  • Paul DeJong has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with the Royals as favorites.
  • Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one total base in each of his last eight appearances against NL East opponents.

Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts

  • Austin Hays has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Royals.
  • Alec Bohm has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances with the Phillies as underdogs against AL opponents.
  • Kyle Schwarber has recorded at least one RBI in four of the Phillies' last five day games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • Bryson Stott has hit a home run in two of the Phillies' last three day games.
  • J.T. Realmuto has recorded a Double in four of the Phillies' last five games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
  • Nick Castellanos has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last six appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Royals.
  • Bryce Harper has scored at least one run in five of his last six appearances at Kauffman Stadium.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Kansas City Royals rank 3rd in the league for triples this season (31).
  • The Kansas City Royals rank 28th in the league for walks this season (337).
  • The Philadelphia Phillies rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (351).
  • The Philadelphia Phillies rank 5th in the league for batting average this season (.257).

Philadelphia Phillies vs Kansas City Royals Prediction

Kolby Allard just hasn't pitched enough this season and doesn't have enough recent starting experience to trust him in spots like this. Seth Lugo is an all star pitcher this season and despite getting hit hard in recent starts, he's somebody you can trust to give an honest effort. The Royals are third in MLB, behind only the Guardians and Rockies, in home money made this season. I like the Royals in this season finale against the Phillies.

Randy’s Pick Kansas City Royals

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