Kansas City Royals (41-33) vs. Texas Rangers (33-40)
Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers 6/22/24 – As midseason nears, Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers prepare to square off in an important series this Saturday at Globe Life Field. While the Royals stand with an impressive 41-33 record and aim for playoff contention; Rangers struggle at a 33-40 record. Expect high intensity action during this matchup that makes premium predictions an exciting endeavor today!
The Royals have had an encouraging start to 2019, boasting an improved win-loss record and boasting an .249 team batting average with an on-base percentage of .312 and slugging percentage of .404; these indicators reveal an effective lineup capable of producing runs (356 so far). Their pitching staff has also proven reliable; boasting an ERA of 3.84 with a WHIP of 1.26 which indicates their ability to control opponent scoring efficiently and base runners effectively.
Contrasting sharply with their opponents, Texas Rangers have experienced difficulties. Boasting only a team batting average of .237 and an on-base percentage of just .305, their struggles can often include initiating rallies and scoring runs – as evidenced by 308 runs so far this season. Pitching too has been problematic; their 4.16 team ERA combined with their 1.30 WHIP has contributed to an under-.500 record; improvement is imperative if Texas hopes to return back into contention.
Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers 6/22/24 Game Info
When: | Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET |
Where: | Globe Life Field |
TV: | ESP+ |
Stream: | MLB.TV |
Brady Singer (4-4, 3.39 ERA) vs. Dane Dunning (4-6, 4.73 ERA)
Brady Singer has proven his worth as one of the Kansas City Royals’ go-to pitchers this year with an outstanding 3.39 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 77 innings pitched. His control is shown through a robust strikeout-to-walk ratio with 76 K’s against only 23 walks recorded over that span. Singer’s distinctive pitching style, marked by a strong slider that frequently surprises batters off balance, plays an instrumental role in keeping scores down while providing added reliability when pitching away games like this matchup at Globe Life Field. Given this consistency and control his presence is invaluable to Kansas City Royals fans alike!
Dane Dunning for the Texas Rangers who has struggled through an inconsistent season with a 4.73 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 59 innings. His higher ERA speaks to inconsistency due to frequent walks (29 total). Dunning uses his sinker and cutter extensively to induce ground balls; when these pitches miss their mark and lead to high-scoring innings. Dunning has shown his mettle by amassing 67 strikeouts this season despite facing challenges, showing he can still overpower hitters when given a good day to do it. Unfortunately, however, his tendency for walks and homers (11 total) could allow the Royals’ lineup an opportunity against one of his starting pitchers in this duel.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have yet to be set, but will undoubtedly play an integral part in shaping this matchup. Given their superior record and pitcher matchup, Royals may enter as favorites in this one.
Kansas City Royals Betting Trends
The Royals have shown great resilience on the road, going 20-15 against the spread in away games. But their recent form has been somewhat inconsistent as evidenced by a 2-3 record over their last 5 games; bettors should keep this in mind when placing bets against them.
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
The Rangers have fallen into an offensive slump, failing to win their last five games while accruing only 17-21 mark against the spread on road games this season. Although three out of their last five matches saw them hit overs, this overall lackluster performance may deter bets unless odds offer significant value.
Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers 6/22/24 Betting Picks
From statistical analyses and team performances alone, the Royals appear to be the superior team entering this matchup. Their more effective pitching and steady hitting give them an advantage over Rangers who have struggled both offensively and defensively.
Betting picks should lean towards the Royals when considering moneyline value; when picking over/under bets, consider both teams’ recent trends as well as how hitters on either team could exploit weaknesses in opposing pitchers such as those seen with Rangers pitchers. Combine Royals to win and an over on total runs as part of your free MLB parlay picks for maximum potential return.
Free Pick and Prediction: Kansas City Royals 5, Texas Rangers 3.