Royals vs. Padres Predictions & Picks
Tuesday's contest between the San Diego Padres (20-22) and the Kansas City Royals (12-31) at PETCO Park has a projected final score of 5-3 based on our computer prediction, with the Padres securing the victory. Game time is at 9:40 PM on May 16.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Seth Lugo (3-2) to the mound, while Brady Singer (2-4) will get the nod for the Royals.
Royals vs. Padres Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
- How to Watch on TV: BSSD
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Royals vs. Padres Score Prediction
Our pick for this contest is Padres 5, Royals 3.
Total Prediction for Royals vs. Padres
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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Royals Performance Insights
- In eight games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Royals have a record of 3-5.
- In its previous 10 matchups with a total posted by sportsbooks, Kansas City and its opponents are 3-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- Oddsmakers have yet to post a spread in any of the Royals' past 10 games.
- The Royals have won in 11, or 28.2%, of the 39 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- This season, Kansas City has come away with a win two times in 13 chances when named as an underdog of at least +165 or longer on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Royals have a 37.7% chance of pulling out a win.
- The offense for Kansas City is the No. 24 offense in the majors, scoring four runs per game (173 total runs).
- Royals pitchers have a combined ERA of 5.38 ERA this year, which ranks 28th in MLB.
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