In this article, we will formulate a Royals vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 17, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals (34-38, 15-19 Away) are going through their worst period of the season after losing six consecutive games. The Royals were swept in back-to-back series by the New York Yankees and Athletics, while they lost to the Chicago White Sox before that. In the latest 3-2 defeat to the A’s, Noah Cameron pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Carlos Estevez took the loss.

This season, the Royals average 3.29 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .250/.302/.366 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Royals’ staff has a 3.44 ERA (7th) and 1.21 WHIP (9th). Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with a .275 batting average, ten home runs, and 39 RBI this season.

Seth Lugo will take the mound for the Royals on Tuesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 3-5 record in 12 starts this year with a 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 70.2 innings.

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers (36-36, 23-13 Home) are in fine form at the moment after winning seven of their previous eight games and are on a four-game winning streak. Texas won the series over the Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins on the road, and then swept the Chicago White Sox at home. In Sunday’s 2-1 victory, Kumar Rocker got the win after allowing no runs on four hits with six strikeouts and one walk across 5.0 innings of work.

This year, the Rangers average 3.68 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .229/.294/.372 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.10 ERA (2nd) and 1.14 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .227 batting average, eight home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Jack Leiter, who is 4-3 in 11 starts this season, with a 3.88 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 55.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

Five of the Rangers’ last six games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Five of the Royals’ last six night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last 12 road games against AL West opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Rangers’ last five night games.

Matchup/League Facts

The Rangers rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.294).
The Rangers rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.223).
The Royals rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (237).
The Royals rank 29th in the league for RBIs this season (233).

Royals vs Rangers Prediction

The Rangers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five. I am not sure who will get a W in this one, and that’s why I am going with Under. The reason for this is the fact that we’re dealing with two weak offensive teams, who have strong pitching and defense. Seth Lugo experienced a bit shaky May, as he posted a 4.09 ERA, but in June, he allowed two runs in two starts. Jack Leiter, on the other hand, surrendered seven runs in his previous four starts, and he should do well on Tuesday against the Royals, who have the second-worst offense in the MLB. Back the Under.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Under 8.5