Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

The Kansas City Royals (5-16) and Los Angeles Angels (10-11) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Royals won 11-8 as +152 underdogs at the Angels Saturday. Kansas City erased a 2-run deficit in the 9th inning to end its 7-game losing streak.

The Angels closed as -166 favorites in Saturday’s loss. OF Hunter Renfroe homered twice for the Angels, who have lost 3 of their last 4 games.

Royals at Angels projected starters

RHP Jordan Lyles vs. LHP Reid Detmers

Lyles (0-3, 3.91 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 25 1/3 IP.

• Lost Monday vs. the Texas Rangers: 8 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
• 9 career starts and 1 relief appearance vs. the Angels: 4-4 with a 6.39 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 31 ER)

Detmers (0-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 16 IP.

• Lost last Sunday at the Boston Red Sox: 6 1/3 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
• Only career start vs. the Royals: 5 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 6 K in a no-decision June 21, 2022

Royals at Angels odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:12 a.m. ET.

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Royals at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 7, Royals 5

PASS.

The Royals have only won back-to-back games once this season. The Angels (-210) should win, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Los Angeles should win by multiple runs. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.

BET ANGELS -1.5 (-115).

The Angels should bounce back after a tough loss last time out. Los Angeles’ last 3 wins and Kansas City’s last 4 losses have all been by multiple runs. Lyles has struggled in his career vs. the Angels and it is unlikely that he’ll get his 1st win of the season Sunday at Los Angeles.

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BET OVER 9.5 (-115).

The Over is 4-0 in Kansas City’s last 4 games vs. left-handed starters and 12-3 in its last 15 on the road. Both starters have struggled this season and Sunday’s matchup should be another offensive showcase after these teams combined for 19 runs on Saturday.

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