| MATCHUP | Philadelphia Phillies | Kansas City Royals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 49-39 | 35-53 |
| Spread | -1.5 104 | +1.5 -126 |
| Moneyline | -156 | +129 |
| Total | Over 9 (-106) | Under 9 (-113) |
| Where | Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri | |
| When | Saturday, July 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
The Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals meet Saturday in MLB 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 Pick.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 49-39 on the year and play the Reds and Tigers next. The Philadelphia Phillies are batting .237 on the season, with a .303 OBP and a .403 slugging percentage. The Philadelphia Phillies’ pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Brandon Marsh leads the Philadelphia Phillies with 97 hits and 46 RBI, while Bryce Harper and Trea Turner have combined for 170 hits and 88 RBI.
Jesus Luzardo gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he is 6-4 with a 3.88 ERA and 116 strikeouts this season. Luzardo is 1-0 with a 5.59 ERA and 9 strikeouts in his career against the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 35-53 on the year and play the Orioles and Mets next. The Kansas City Royals are batting .242 on the season, have a .313 OBP, and have a .390 slugging percentage. The Kansas City Royals’ pitching staff has a 4.87 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with 93 hits and 36 RBI, while Maikel Garcia and Jac Caglianone have combined for 144 hits and 60 RBI.
Michael Wacha gets the ball for the Kansas City Royals, and he is 5-5 with a 3.31 ERA and 84 strikeouts this season. Wacha is 4-3 with a 4.89 ERA and 50 strikeouts in his career against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Royals have won eight of their last 12 games as underdogs against National League opponents following a home loss.
- The Phillies have lost eight of their last 16 games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five road games.
- The Royals have covered the run line in four of their last five games against National League opponents following a loss.
Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win
- The Royals have lost each of their last nine night games at Kauffman Stadium following a loss.
- The Phillies have won 12 of their last 13 games following a loss.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 night games at Kauffman Stadium following a home loss.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games following a loss.
- The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games at Kauffman Stadium.
- The Royals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have won the first inning in each of their last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Royals’ last seven games as underdogs against the Phillies has gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Phillies’ last eight road games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Phillies’ last eight road games against AL Central opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Royals’ last seven games at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Jac Caglianone has hit at least one home run in each of the Royals’ last three home games against NL opponents.
- Michael Wacha has recorded five or more strikeouts in 10 of his last 11 home appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Carter Jensen has recorded at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Marsh has hit a home run in each of the Phillies’ last three games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- Trea Turner has recorded two hits in each of the Phillies’ last seven night games.
- Jesus Luzardo has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Jesus Luzardo has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances in night games.
- Kyle Schwarber ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.570) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Royals rank 4th in the league for doubles this season (153).
- The Royals rank 27th in the league for hits allowed this season (780).
- The Phillies rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.303).
- The Phillies rank 3rd in the league for walks allowed this season (252).
Philadelphia Phillies vs Kansas City Royals Prediction
You can talk yourself into Wacha and the plus money, as he’s been strong with a 3.31 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, but he pitches for the Royals. The Royals are a team we’ve faded all season, and there have been no signs of them turning things around. Luzardo has allowed 36 hits and 12 earned runs in his last 41.2 innings, and the Phillies have won each of his last 7 starts. On the road through 52.1 innings, Luzardo has a 1.55 ERA and a .235 allowed batting average. We’re getting the better team and a pitcher in great form for a low price. I’ll take it. Give me the Phillies on the road.