Orioles vs. Royals odds, prediction, pick, probable pitchers

The Orioles lost the first game of their eight-game road trip 7-5 to the Royals. Bruce Zimmerman will start for Baltimore. Jonathan Heasley will be starting for Kansas City. The Royals are slight favorites at some sportsbooks.

Bruce Zimmerman (2-4, 4.87) and Jonathan Heasley (0-3,4.62) are probable pitchers for the Orioles vs. Royals.

Heasley has a poor record and a lack of command. Zimmerman has more reliable numbers. The Orioles have a better run differential than the Royals. Baltimore's relievers rank sixth with a 3.08 ERA, while the bullpen is 28th with 4.80 ERA. Scott Barlow has six of Kansas City's ten saves. The Royals have been slightly worse against left-handers than right-handeders. They have the same run difference as the Orioles. Orioles are playing in the AL Central with two teams above .500. Royals are in AL West with four teams with over .50 win percentage.