As we move through the second third of the season, the Kansas City Royals (26W-43L) will meet the Oakland Athletics (23W-49L) on Saturday, June 25 at Kauffman Stadium at 3:10 pm CT.
Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Odds
Kansas City Royals -174 | Oakland Athletics +146 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 9.5 total points (BET NOW)
Kansas City Royals
So far this season, the Royals currently hold a team batting average of .237. Defensively, they possess an ERA of 5.08 and a .989 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number five in the American League Central after they lost to the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 in their most recent game on Thursday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason clash?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Kansas City Royals are without Joel Payamps (COVID-19), Salvador Perez (Thumb), Daniel A. Lynch (Blister), Raúl Mondesi (Knee), Jacob Brentz (Flexor) and Tyler Zuber (Shoulder).
Oakland Athletics
Over the course of the regular season, the A’s’ are carrying a team batting average of .208. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 4.39 and a .981 fielding percentage. They defeated the Seattle Mariners 1-2 in their most recent game on Thursday, and are currently ranked number five in the American League West. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason clash?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Oakland Athletics are missing Samuel Moll (COVID-19), Dany Jiménez (Undisclosed), Skye Bolt (Oblique), Brent Honeywell Jr. (Elbow), Daulton Jefferies (Arm), Stephen Piscotty (Calf) and Deolis Guerra (Elbow).
Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Kansas City Royals (-174)
Over/Under Pick: Under 9.5 total points (-106)
Runline Pick: Kansas City Royals -1.5 runs (+114)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
