Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Kansas City Royals will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Los Angeles Angels invade Kauffman Stadium on Thursday.

The Kansas City Royals will turn to Ian Kennedy and his 1-0 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Los Angeles Angels send Nick Tropeano (0-0) to the hill.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.3-3.1 win for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

3-7 Kansas City battles the Angels, currently with a 10-3 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels odds would favor the Angels if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Kansas City is rated No. 23 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 2.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Kansas City Royals No. 27 ranked offense (3.1 runs per game) against a Los Angeles Angels defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 8 at 3.62 runs allowed per game. The Kansas City Royals have been averaging 7.1 hits per game, less than the Los Angeles Angels have managed so far this season (10.54 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Kansas City has the No. 15-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Angels own the No. 8 mark in runs allowed.