The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Kansas City and Cleveland on Sunday, with the host Royals trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Kansas City hands the ball to starter Jason Hammel in this one and he'll try to improve on his 5-9 mark on the year. Cleveland counters with Danny Salazar, who will try to quiet the fans and the Royals bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Cleveland Indians were -156 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.6-4.6 win for the Indians on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cleveland Indians vs Kansas City Royals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kansas City Royals sport a record of 61-61 heading into this matchup, while the Cleveland Indians sit at 68-53 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Cleveland injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Kansas City Royals rated this week at No. 21 and the Cleveland Indians sitting at No. 4.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Kansas City Royals No. 21-ranked scoring average of 4.44 runs per game, against a Cleveland Indians offense rated No. 7 and scoring 4.88 runs per game. The Royals have averaged 8.83 hits per game to date this season, more than the Indians hitters have managed (8.78 per nine innings).
Cleveland brings the No. 2-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Royals's No. 14-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
T Bauer silenced the Royals bats in a 5-0 victory last time out versus Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Boston, Monday, August 21st
Kansas City home to Colorado, Tuesday, August 22nd