Royals vs. Cardinals Predictions & Picks
Saturday's game between the St. Louis Cardinals (51-66) and Kansas City Royals (38-80) matching up at Kauffman Stadium has a projected final score of 5-3 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Cardinals, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 7:10 PM ET on August 12.
The probable starters are Steven Matz (3-7) for the Cardinals and Cole Ragans (3-3) for the Royals.
Royals vs. Cardinals Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
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Royals vs. Cardinals Score Prediction
Our pick for this matchup is Cardinals 5, Royals 4.
Total Prediction for Royals vs. Cardinals
- Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
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Discover More About This Game
Royals Performance Insights
- The Royals have played as the underdog in nine of their past 10 games and have gone 4-5 in those contests.
- In its last 10 games with an over/under, Kansas City and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total six times.
- Bookmakers have yet to post a spread in any of the Royals' past 10 games.
- The Royals have been underdogs in 104 games this season and have come away with the win 34 times (32.7%) in those contests.
- This year, Kansas City has won 28 of 84 games when listed as at least +120 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 45.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
- The offense for Kansas City is No. 28 in baseball scoring 3.9 runs per game (466 total runs).
- Royals pitchers have a combined ERA of 5.13 ERA this year, which ranks 28th in MLB.
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