In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 27, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (51-31, 21-17 Away) have now won five consecutive series, defeating the Padres (twice), Giants, Nationals, and Rockies. The Dodgers swept the Rox in Colorado, as expected, allowing only two runs in the last two games. In a 3-1 victory in Game 3, Clayton Kershaw got the win after allowing one run on two hits with five strikeouts and one walk across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.63 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .265/.340/.462 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.20 ERA (23rd) and 1.31 WHIP (20th). Andy Pages leads the Dodgers with a .293 batting average, 16 home runs, and 54 RBI this season.

Dustin May will take the mound for the Dodgers on Friday. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 4-5 record in 14 starts this year with a 4.46 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 78.2 innings.

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals (38-43, 19-22 Home) swept the Texas Rangers on the road and opened a series against the San Diego Padres with a win, but then suffered five straight defeats, scoring just four runs in the process, and failing to score in the previous two. Kansas City was swept by Tampa Bay in three games and scored one run in total. In the most recent 4-0 defeat, Michael Lorenzen took the loss after allowing four runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and two walks in 5.2 innings.

This year, the Royals average 3.25 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .243/.297/.364 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Royals’ staff has a 3.41 ERA (4th) and 1.21 WHIP (7th). Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with a .269 batting average, 11 home runs, and 42 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Royals is Noah Cameron, who is 2-3 in eight starts this season, with a 2.08 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 47.2 innings.

Why the Royals will cover

The Royals have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against National League opponents following a home loss.
The Dodgers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
The Royals have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last three games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
The Royals have led after 5 innings in each of their last three night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

Each of the Dodgers’ last six games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Each of the Royals’ last five games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games as favorites against American League opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Royals’ last eight games at Kauffman Stadium.

Matchup/League Facts

The Royals rank 29th in the league for home runs this season (56).
The Royals rank 29th in the league for RBIs this season (259).
The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (128).
The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (444).

Dodgers vs Royals Prediction

The Dodgers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, while the Royals were better in three of the last five. I know that the Royals are struggling at the moment, particularly on offense, which has been their problem since the start of the season, but I am backing them to put up a fight and stay close here. Noah Cameron is a solid young pitcher who has allowed more than two runs in a game only once this year. Given that it is his rookie year in the MLB, it’s quite impressive. Now, Cameron is facing the best offense in the league, and it will not be easy, but Kansas City has one of the strongest defenses, and I believe they can at least cover a +1.5 run line. Dustin May surrendered multiple runs in each of his previous five starts, so the hosts will have a chance.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Royals +1.5