In the 0 game of their doubleheader, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off against the Kansas City Royals at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium. Fox Sports Kansas City is in line to broadcast this interleague showdown. The game is slated to get underway at 2:15 p.m. ET.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Kansas City Royals Odds
Philadelphia (-125) is entering this game as the favorite over Kansas City (+115) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this afternoon’s game at 9.5 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total now sit at -105 for the over and -115 for the under. You can also bet on the game’s runline with the current odds coming in at Phillies -1.5 runs (+120) and Royals +1.5 runs (-140).
The Royals are 20-19 against the spread (ATS)despite being only 14-26 straight up (SU). They’ve lost 6.2 units for moneyline bettors and 3.5 units ATS. Kansas City has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in three of those seven. The Phillies, on the other hand, are 22-16 SU and have gone 19-18 against the spread. In total, the team’s accumulated 1.1 units for gamblers taking the moneyline in this young season, but have lost 0.1 units ATS. Philadelphia’s covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in five of those seven.
Kansas City games have a 22-15-2 over/under record so far in 2019. The Phillies have an over/under record of 17-20.
Kansas City’s pitchers have yielded 5.0 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starters have a 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.80 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.7 K/9.
The Kansas City hitters have put up 4.6 runs per outing, including 5.0 per game over its last 10 games and 4.2 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .224/.297/.424 over its last five matchups and is 2-3 SU during that span.
The Royals’ offense has been led by second baseman Whit Merrifield and shortstop Adalberto Mondesi. Merrifield is hitting .293/.350/.524 with six home runs, 19 RBIs, 30 runs and seven stolen bases, and Mondesi is hitting .277 with five homers, 33 RBIs, 24 runs and 13 stolen bases.
In the visiting dugout, Philadelphia’s pitchers have allowed 4.3 runs per game and its starters own a 3.80 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8.09 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.95, along with a K-per-9 of 9.23.
Phillies hitters have slashed .246/.336/.416 on their way to 5.2 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.1 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.8 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Philadelphia’s hitters have been paced by second baseman Cesar Hernandez and first baseman Rhys Hoskins, who collectively have swatted 14 home runs. Hernandez is hitting .299/.368/.445 with three home runs, 15 RBIs and 19 runs scored, while Hoskins (.285/.410/.606) is up to 11 homers, 34 RBIs and 25 runs scored.
The Phillies have gained 4.8 units and are 16-13 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 13 of those games, compared to 16 that’ve gone under against -handed starting pitchers.
Phillies vs. Royals MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Phillies, ATS Winner – Phillies, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The under has cashed in three of Kansas City’s last seven games.
- The Phillies have hit six home runs in their last 10 games. The Royals have hit 13 over their last 10.
- Philadelphia has recorded 21.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 19.6 over its last five.
- The Phillies have won three of their last four games SU.
