The Kansas City Royals will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Texas Rangers invade Kauffman Stadium on Saturday.
The match puts starter Cole Hamels for the Texas Rangers on the hill facing Danny Duffy for the Kansas City Royals. Hamels brings a 4-0 mark to the game, while Duffy is to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Kansas City was a -104 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rangers to win this game 4.5-3.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Kansas City (44-44) will face the 44-45 Rangers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Texas injuries news.
This game puts the Kansas City Royals, most recently No. 13 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Texas Rangers, who rate a No. 10 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Kansas City owns the No. 21 ranking for hits at 8.44 per game. By contrast, the Texas Rangers are rated No. 28 in the same category at 8.06 per game.
Defensively, Texas features the No. 18-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.89 runs per game. Kansas City, meanwhile, comes in at No. 25 at home, scoring 4.14 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Royals, a 5-3 final on Friday in support of M Perez at Royals Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Kansas City, Sunday, July 16th