Angels vs. Royals Prediction & Odds
The Los Angeles Angels remain in Kansas City to face the Royals on Saturday evening at 4:10 PM ET on FS1 in the second game of a three-game series.
Can the Royals win the game outright as money-line home underdogs?
Projected starting pitchers: Griffin Canning (LAA) vs. Mike Mayers (KC)
The Los Angeles Angels are 40-32 straight up this year. Los Angeles is 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Angels are 37-35 ATS this season.
The Kansas City Royals are 18-51 straight up this year. Kansas City is 0-10 in their last 10 games. The Royals are 22-47 ATS this season.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
915 Los Angeles Angels (-155) at 916 Kansas City Royals (+135); O/U 9.5
4:10 PM ET, Saturday, June 17, 2023
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Angels vs. Royals Public Betting Information
Our MLB Public Betting Information page indicates that 91% of public bets are currently on the Angels money line. Please note that these numbers are subject to change all the way up to game time, so be sure to check the link to ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Angels DFS Spin
Angels second baseman Brandon Drury was the star of their 3-0 win over the Royals on Friday night. In that game, Drury went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs. He singled in a run in the first inning and doubled in a run in the sixth. For the season, Drury is hitting .261 with 17 doubles, 10 home runs, and 33 RBIs across 259 plate appearances. Drury has an OPS of .804 against right-handed pitching this season, making him worth a look in DFS against Kansas City righty Mike Mayers on Saturday.
Kansas City Royals DFS Spin
Kansas City first baseman Nick Pratto led off the bottom of the first inning with a single in his club’s Friday night home loss to Los Angeles. It was one of only 4 hits the Royals could muster all night. The Royals might have the worst winning percentage in baseball (.261) but they may have found a legitimate leadoff hitter in Nick Pratto. Over 178 plate appearances this season, Pratto is slashing .279/.365/.422 with 10 doubles, 4 homers, 18 RBIs, and a stolen base. The lefty will have the platoon advantage against Angels righty Griffin Canning on Saturday night so he could have some DFS value in most formats.
Angels vs. Royals MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles is 9-1 in their last 10 games when their opponent scores 2 runs or fewer in their previous game.
Los Angeles is 10-2 in their last 12 games overall.
Kansas City is 15-45 in their last 60 games overall.
Kansas City is 18-44 in their last 62 during Game 2 of a series.
Angels vs. Royals Betting Prediction
This Saturday matchup pits one of baseball’s most talented teams in the Angels against one of the sport’s least talented teams in the Royals. Los Angeles has several stats on their side in this game. The Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 road games and they are 7-1 in their last 8 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400. What’s more, L.A. is 18-5 in their last 23 games after allowing 2 runs or fewer in their previous game. I think the Angels will win this one outright in Kansas City on Saturday.
MLB Betting Prediction: LOS ANGELES ANGELS -155