Kansas City will look to improve on its 26-34 record when take on Toronto, a key part of the MLB odds lineup on Tuesday.

It's a pitching duel between Vin Mazzaro for the Royals (0-0 on the year) and Kyle Drabek for Toronto (3-4 so far).



View Toronto vs Kansas City Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Kansas City opened as +115 moneyline underdogs in this baseball match, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers settle on an Sportsbook over under number of 9.5.

Power Rankings:
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Royals rated this week at No. 12 and the Blue Jays sitting at No. 2.



How They Match Up:
At the plate, Kansas City owns the No. 3 ranking for hits in the American League at 9 per game. By contrast, the Blue Jays are rated No. 2 in the same category at 9.2 per game.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping factors and Kansas City has the American League's No. 14-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Blue Jays own the American League's No. 9 mark in runs allowed.

Last time out for Toronto, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at +103 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Toronto lost in extra innings against the Royals on Monday as Kansas City edged them 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium.




Toronto Blue Jays Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Kansas City Royals Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

A few Blue Jays at Royals trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games


Next up:
Toronto at Kansas City, Wednesday, June 8