MLB Indians vs. Royals Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, July 31
By ATSSportsline.com
KANSAS CITY, MO (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game series. Derek Lowe takes the mound for the Tribe while the Royals send Luke Hochevar to the mound. The opening pitch starts at 8:10pmET from Kauffman Stadium.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Royals as a -110 favorite over the Indians. The total is 9.5 in most books. The Indians come in with a 50-52 overall record and are 47-50 Under, while Royals are 41-60 overall and are 46-52 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Royals opened as a -110 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 9.5 and remained there at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 65% of public bettors favor the Royals –120. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest MLB trends, this series is 20-5-2 Over in the last 27 meetings in Kansas City. The Royals are 8-1 Over in Hochevar’s last 9 starts vs. Indians, 8-3 Over last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter, 5-2 Over last 7 home games and 33-15-4 Over last 52 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.The Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals will look to put their troubles behind them when the struggling American League Central rivals open a three-game set on Tuesday. The Indians were swept by Minnesota to fall two games below .500 for the first time since April 13. Cleveland sends Derek Lowe to the mound after he allowed four runs to Detroit and in his previous start, gave up nine runs against Baltimore. Luke Hochevar has a 5.26 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP. Hochevar gave up six runs against the Angels in his last start. The Royals are 3-1 OVER the last 4 starts Hochevar has pitched.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: INDIANS/ROYALS OVER 9.5
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