Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Oakland Athletics will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Kansas City Royals invade Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Tuesday.

It's a pitching duel between Chris Smith for the Oakland Athletics (0-2 on the year) and Jason Hammel for Kansas City Royals (5-9 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Oakland Athletics as -112 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 7.4-2.7 victory for the Royals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

52-67 Oakland battles the Royals, currently with a 60-58 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Kansas City injuries news.

This game puts the Oakland Athletics, most recently No. 26 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Kansas City Royals, who rate a No. 17 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Oakland has baseball's No. 22-rated offensive output, at 8.03 hits per game. The Kansas City Royals average 8.81 hits per game, good for No. 11 on the list.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Oakland has the No. 29-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Royals own the No. 14 mark in runs allowed.