Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, May 2nd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Orioles vs. Royals
The Orioles take on the Royals on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023 at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (19-9) vs. Kansas City Royals (7-22)
- Date: Tuesday, May 2nd 2023
- Time: 7:40 ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
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Baltimore Orioles - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Baltimore Orioles host the Kansas City Royals, they have a record of 19-9, placing them 2nd in the AL East. In their 15 games as the road team, Baltimore has put together a record of 10-5.
Baltimore has been favored 57.1% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 16-12. The team has an over/under record of 16-11, with an average betting line of 8.
Orioles starter Tyler Wells comes into the game with a record of just 1-1. Tyler Wells heads into action with an ERA of just 2.79. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .176 against him. Tyler Wells has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .230. With a total of three walks, Wells has a WHIP of .72.
Offensively, Baltimore has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 5.2 runs per game, ranks 9th in the MLB. The Orioles have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .256 ranks 10th. Overall, the team has hit 34 home runs, placing them 12th. To date, Baltimore has the MLB's 6th best OBP at .335.
Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Kansas City Royals host the the Baltimore Orioles hoping to find the win column as they have an overall record of just 7-22, placing the team 5th in the AL Central. In their 13 games at home the Royals have a record of just 1-12.
Kansas City's record against the runline sits at 10-19 while being favored one times in 29 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 14-13 with an average betting line of 9.
Ryan Yarbrough gets the start for the Royals with a below .500 record at 0-3. With an ERA of 6.35, Ryan Yarbrough has had his struggles on the mound. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.297). Ryan Yarbrough has given up two home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .349. Yarbrough has a WHIP of 1.35, with four walks allowed.
This season, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City, as they are the 29th-ranked scoring team, averaging 3.3 runs per game. Through 29 games, the Royals have struggled to string together hits, ranking 29th in team batting average (.220). Overall, the team has hit just 20 home runs, placing them 26th in the league. Up to this point, Kansas City has been getting on base at a rate of just .279, placing them 30th in all of baseball.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Orioles vs. Royals
Heading into today's matchup between Baltimore and Kansas City, the Orioles are the betting favorite at -152 on the moneyline. Baltimore's implied win probability sits at 60.32%. The MLB predictive model shows the Royals pulling off the upset over Baltimore. It is recommended to take Kansas City on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Royals Moneyline
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