MLB Prop Bets: Kansas City Royals @ Miami Marlins
The Kansas City Royals (18-42) face the Miami Marlins (33-28) at LoanDepot Park on Wednesday at 8:40am. Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Zack Greinke is the probable pitcher for the Royals, while Jesus Luzardo is the probable pitcher for the Marlins. The Marlins are favoured to win at $1.62, while the Royals are at $2.38. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at $1.92 and UNDER at $1.92.
- The Royals ($1.63) have a 22-38 Run Line record this season, while the Marlins ($2.28) hold a record of 27-34.
- The Royals have a 26-33-1 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total runs line, 33 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Marlins have a 28-29-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Royals are averaging 3.9 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Marlins are averaging 4.0 (26th).
- In the field, the Royals are allowing a whopping 5.2 runs per game this season (28th in the league), while the Marlins are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (17th).
Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Marlins are at an impressive .262 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Royals are batting an underwhelming .233 (25th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Marlins have hit 57 (T23rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Royals have managed 61 (T20th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Royals have recorded 225 RBIs to rank 27th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Marlins have recorded 229 RBIs to rank 26th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Marlins have an earned run average of 4.29 this season (17th in the Majors), while The Royals have an ERA of 5.05 (28th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Royals have recorded 516 this season, ranking 16th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Marlins rank T3rd for total strikeouts, recording 572.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .246 against the Marlins this season (16th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Royals’ opponents are at .257 (25th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2023.
Lead After Three Innings
The Royals are $2.95 to lead after three innings, while the Marlins are $2.08.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2023.
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying $1.85 and the YRFI is paying $1.95.
- The NRFI is 26-34 in Royals games this season. The Marlins have a 40-21 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Marlins recorded an upset 9-6 victory over the Royals at LoanDepot Park yesterday. Nick Pratto was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI.
