Miami Marlins vs. Kansas City Royals Prediction 6-7-23 MLB Picks

The Kansas City Royals and the Miami Marlins meet in MLB interleague action from Loandepot Park on Wednesday. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.

Odds

Miami is a -175 home favorite while Kansas City is a +150 road underdog. The total for this game is set at 8.5 runs.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Jordan Lyles will start for the Royals and is 0-9 with a 6.89 ERA and 53 strikeouts this season. Edward Cabrera will start for Miami here and is 4-4 with a 4.50 ERA and 76 strikeouts this season. 

Matchup History

Miami’s 6-1 win over Kansas City on Tuesday made it three straight wins for the Marlins in this head-to-head matchup going back to 2019. 

Trends

Kansas City is 20-50 in their last 70 games overall and 18-49 in their last 67 road games while the under is 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss. Miami is 6-1 in their last 7 games against the AL Central and 13-3 in their last 16 interleague games while the over is 4-1 in their last 5 games overall. 

Pick

I’m on the Marlins here. Jordan Lyles just can’t catch a break, as he either puts his team behind the 8-ball, or the one time he actually pitches well, the bullpen blows it for him. I think this is just another spot where until the tides turn for Lyles, you keep fading the Royals. Give me the Marlins.