The Kansas City Royals host Toronto on Friday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 50-33 mark against the 44-44 Blue Jays in MLB betting odds action at Kauffman Stadium.
It's a pitching duel between Danny Duffy for the Kansas City Royals (2-4 on the year) and Marco Estrada for Toronto Blue Jays (6-4 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Kansas City Royals were listed as -110 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.7-5.2 win for the Blue Jays on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kansas City Royals bring a 50-33 record to the battle against the 44-44 Blue Jays. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Toronto injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 16-ranked Kansas City Royals and the No. 18-rated Toronto Blue Jays in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Kansas City has baseball's No. 7-rated offensive output, at 9.29 hits per game. The Toronto Blue Jays average 8.9 hits per game, good for No. 6 on the list.
Toronto brings the No. 22-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Royals's No. 5-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
J Samardzija shut down the Blue Jays in their last game, striking out 5 in a 2-0 shutout over Toronto in baseball action at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Royals grabbed a win last time out, defeating N Karns and the Rays 8-3 on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.
- Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games
- Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing Kansas City
- Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
- Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Kansas City, Saturday, July 11th
