Moneyline Favors Los Angeles Angels in MLB Battle with Kansas City Royals

The Los Angeles Angels look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Kansas City Royals arrive at Angel Stadium on Friday.

Los Angeles hands the ball to starter Jesse Chavez in this one and he'll try to improve on his 5-6 mark on the year. Kansas City counters with Ian Kennedy, who will try to quiet the fans and the Angels bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Los Angeles Angels were listed as -130 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 7.6-2.7 win for the Royals on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

35-35 Los Angeles battles the Royals, currently with a 31-34 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Kansas City injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 15-ranked Los Angeles Angels and the No. 12-rated Kansas City Royals in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Los Angeles has baseball's No. 24-rated offensive output, at 8.11 hits per game. The Kansas City Royals average 8.34 hits per game, good for No. 21 on the list.

Comparing defensive stats, Kansas City owns the No. 15-rated road mark, allowing 4.78 runs per game on the highway. Los Angeles, on the other hand, rates No. 19 in scoring at home.