Texas Rangers at Kansas City Royals Betting Odds and Pick

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Kansas City and Texas on Monday, with the host Royals trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

Ian Kennedy will take the mound for the Kansas City Royals, and he'll carry a 1-6 record into the contest. Bartolo Colon gets the ball for the Texas Rangers; he's 3-4 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Texas Rangers listed as of -105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.2-3.7 victory for the Rangers. 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 (22-49) will face the 29-44 Rangers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Texas injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Kansas City Royals at No. 30 and the Texas Rangers at No. 20 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Kansas City Royals No. 28-rated offense, averaging 3.69 runs per game, against a Texas Rangers defense that ranks No. 29 at 5.38 in runs allowed per game. The Kansas City Royals have averaged 8.25 hits per game so far, more than Texas Rangers batters have averaged on the year (7.73 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Kansas City has the No. 30-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rangers own the No. 29 mark in runs allowed.