MLB odds: Angels-Royals prediction, odds, and pick

The Kansas City Royals host the Los Angeles Angels for Game 2 of a three-game series. The Royals won the first game 7-0. Mike Trout is on the 10-day injury absence.

Jose Suarez will start game two for the Angels. Suarez is 1-4 with a 5.60 ERA in nine starts this season. He hasn't had a good start since June 26 against the Seattle Mariners. The Halos are struggling to win games without Mike Trout. Taylor Ward, Brandon Marsh, and Jared Walsh are hitting well this year.

Angel Zerpa will start for the Angels against the Royals tonight. He is 2-0 in one start this season with a 1.29 ERA. His last start against Blue Jays was against a team he has only pitched in 12 innings for his career and seven this year.

Whit Merrifield and Andrew Benintendi are on the trade market. The Royals are starting a rookie pitcher tonight. Bobby Witt Jr., Winnie Pasquantino, Nick Pratto, and MJ Melendez are expected to start playing for the Royals in a few weeks.

Royals are the favorites in this game. The team without Mike Trout is struggling.