Royals vs. Angels Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 9
The Kansas City Royals (22-16) are set to take on the Los Angeles Angels (14-23) Thursday at 9:38 PM ET, airing on Fox Sports 1. The Royals are listed as -115 favorites by sportsbooks, while the underdog Angels have -105 odds for the contest. Michael Wacha starts for Kansas City while Reid Detmers is Los Angeles' starter for the contest.
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Royals vs. Angels Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | -115 | -105 | Royals | Royals 5, Angels 4 |
Moneyline Insights
- Kansas City has won nine of the 11 games it was the moneyline favorite this season (81.8%).
- Los Angeles has been the underdog in 30 games this season and won 12 (40%) of those contests.
- When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -115 or shorter, the Royals have a 9-2 record (winning 81.8% of their games).
- The Angels have entered 26 games this season as the underdog by -105 or more and is 9-17 in those contests.
- Kansas City has a 53.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | -105 | -115 | Under 8.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Kansas City and its opponents have hit the over in 14 of its 38 games with a total this season.
- Los Angeles and its opponents have gone over in 18 of its 37 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Royals and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times in their last 10 games with a total.
- When it comes to the total, the Angels and their opponents are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games.
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Royals vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers
Royals: Michael Wacha
- The Royals' Wacha (1-4) will make his eighth start of the season.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in seven games this season with an ERA of 5.50, a 3.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.460.
- The Royals were favored on the moneyline for two Wacha starts this season -- they split the games.
- Over Wacha's seven starts, his team is 2-5.
- Wacha's starts hit the over on the run total two times in seven games with a set total this season.
Angels: Reid Detmers
- The Angels' Detmers (3-3) will make his eighth start of the season.
- The 24-year-old has pitched to a 4.24 ERA this season with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.1 walks per nine across seven games.
- When he is the starting pitcher, Los Angeles has a record of 3-1 this season when they are the underdog on the moneyline.
- Detmers' team is 4-3 when he starts this season.
- Out of Detmers' seven starts with a total this season, two have hit the over.
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Royals vs. Angels Stats
| Royals | Angels | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 4.2 | |
| 12 | 18 | |
| 3.4 | 5.1 | |
| 1 | 26 | |
| .241 | .244 | |
| 14 | 11 | |
| .240 | .237 | |
| 18 | 13 | |
| 37 | 40 | |
| 17 | 9 | |
| 29 | 42 | |
| 3 | 21 |
How to Watch Royals vs. Angels
- Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
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