As we move through the second third of the season, the Kansas City Royals (26W-44L) will once again meet the Oakland Athletics (24W-49L) on Sunday, June 26 at Kauffman Stadium at 1:10 pm CT.
Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Odds
Kansas City Royals -168 | Oakland Athletics +142 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
Kansas City Royals
Over the course of the regular season, the Royals’ are carrying a team batting average of .238. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 5.12 and a .988 fielding percentage. They defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-9 in their most recent game on Saturday, and are currently ranked number five in the American League Central. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason battle?
In terms of injuries and absences, 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 .211. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 4.43 and a .981 fielding percentage. They were beaten by the Kansas City Royals 7-9 in their most recent game on Saturday, 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 will play without 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 (-168)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-108)
Runline Pick: Kansas City Royals -1.5 runs (+128)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
