MLB odds: Indians vs. Royals prediction, odds, pick, and more
The Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals are playing a three-game series on Thursday night. Both teams have had disappointing seasons. The Indians are in the AL Central, but they have been playing better recently. Kansas has been one of the worst teams in baseball this season, with a 59-73 record.
The Indians are going to send out young pitcher Triston McKenzie to start against Royals left-hander Mike Minor. The last time Minor faced the Indians he was shelled for six runs over four innings. The Indians have six projected starters who own a career batting average of .250 or higher against Minor, so their lineup is comfortable facing him.
Minor has a 4.35 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP in his last seven starts. He's been slightly better at home than on the road. The Indians are a slightly worse offensive team when they play on their road, and they have a lower batting average, OBP, OPS, etc. when playing away from home.
The Royals are significantly better on offense when they play at home. McKenzie struggles when he has to pitch on the road.
The Indians are the favourites to beat the Royals. The final pick is Cleveland Indians ML (-102).
