Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction MLB Picks 8/26/24

Cleveland Guardians (73-54) vs Kansas City Royals (71-56)

Game Info: Monday, August 26, 2024 at 1:10 pm (Progressive Field)

Joey Cantillo (0-3) (8.47) vs Cole Ragans (10-8) (3.37)

Betting Odds: Cleveland Guardians +102 / Kansas City Royals -120 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians meet Monday in a MLB doubleheader at Progressive Field. Here’s a Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction. This article will include a Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Pick.

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals are 72-58 on the year after playing the Angels and Phillies. The Kansas City Royals have scored 12 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 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 180 hits and 93 RBI, while Salvador Perez and Vinnie Pasquantino have combined for 256 hits and 184 RBI.

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are 75-55 on the year after playing the Yankees and Rangers. The Cleveland Guardians have scored 20 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 9 games. The Cleveland Guardians have lost 6 straight games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Jose Ramirez leads the Cleveland Guardians with 136 hits and 103 RBI, while Steven Kwan and Andres Gimenez have combined for 241 hits and 89 RBI.

Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Pitching Pick Matchup

Cole Ragans and Alec Marsh will get the ball today for the Kansas City Royals.

Nick Sandlin and Logan Allen will get the ball today for the Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

  • Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in three of the Guardians' last five games at Progressive Field against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • Josh Naylor has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Guardians' last four games as home underdogs.
  • Jose Ramirez has scored at least one run in each of the Guardians' last nine games at Progressive Field against AL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one Single in each of the Guardians' last four games as home underdogs.
  • Jose Ramirez has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Guardians' last four games as underdogs against the Royals.
  • Josh Naylor has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians' last seven games at Progressive Field against AL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Jose Ramirez ranks T6th in the league in Home Runs (33) this season.

Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts

  • Salvador Perez has hit a home run in each of the Royals' last two games as favorites against the Guardians.
  • Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Royals' last eight day games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. has scored at least one run in six of the Royals' last seven day games.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one Single in 11 of the Royals' last 12 day games.
  • Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals' last nine games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
  • Hunter Renfroe has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against the Guardians.
  • Austin Nola has recorded a Double in three of his four previous appearances with his team as a favorite against the Guardians.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.611) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Cleveland Guardians rank 3rd in the league for hits allowed this season (996).
  • The Cleveland Guardians rank 4th in the league for runs allowed this season (516).
  • 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).

Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction

Game 1 Prediction: Cole Ragans has been strong this season with a 3.00 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, making him arguably a top-25 starting pitcher in baseball this season. The Guardians are rolling with a bullpen game by throwing out Nick Sandlin. I'm not a fan of bullpen games from the start, as you're relying on way too many arms to get you over the finish line. That's not the case with the Royals, as Ragans has gone at least 5 innings in each of his last 8 starts. Give me the Royals.

Game 2 Prediction: Alec Marsh has allowed 15 runs in his last 19.2 innings, while Logan Allen has a 5.56 ERA and 1.54 WHIP on the season. Allen has a 6.05 ERA and .280 allowed batting average in 38.2 home innings. Two struggling pitchers and two teams that will be warmed up after having a game already in the stash. I expect some fireworks in game 2. Give me the over.

Randy’s Pick Game 1 - Kansas City Royals / Game 2 - Over

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