Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals 7/4/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals
MLB: 1:15 PM EST
Jul. 04, 2019
TV: FSKC
Latest Odds : CLE -115 Total 9.5
The Cleveland Indians are set to visit Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri for an American League Central clash against the Kansas City Royals. The Cleveland Indians come into this matchup with a 46-38 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after opening their series against the Kansas City Royals with a win, 9-5. Trevor Bauer received the starting nod for the Cleveland Indians, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 6 innings. Jake Bauers had a solid game from the plate for the Cleveland Indians as he went 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs.
The Cleveland Indians are set to start Zach Plesac (3-3, 3.61 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 7 earned runs in 2.1 innings against the Baltimore Orioles. Zach Plesac has never recorded a start against the Kansas City Royals, but he has struggled in 4 afternoon starts this season as he is 1-3 with a 5.09 ERA.
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The Kansas City Royals come into this matchup with a 29-57 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their series opener against the Cleveland Indians, 9-5. Jakob Junis received the starting nod for the Kansas City Royals, and he struggled as he gave up 6 earned runs in 4.2 innings. Adalberto Mondesi had a big game from the plate for the Kansas City Royals as he contributed 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Kansas City Royals are set to start Homer Bailey (7-6, 4.87 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 5 earned runs in 5 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. Homer Bailey had success in his 1 start against the Cleveland Indians during the 2019 season as he went 7 scoreless innings while striking out 6 batters.
Recent Betting Trends:
Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 31-86 in their last 117 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Cleveland Indians -115
The Cleveland Indians have been one of the most impressive teams over the last few weeks as they have won 7 of their last 10 games to put them back in the early playoff picture. The Cleveland Indians have the slight pitching advantage with their rookie starter Zach Plesac as he comes into this game with a 3.61 ERA through his first 7 career starts. Kansas City has struggled in the pitching department this season as they are posting a team ERA of 5.11, and that could be problematic against the hot bats of the Cleveland Indians. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Indians win 7-4.