The baseball season is upon us and that means exciting games and thrilling betting opportunities. Today’s big matchup features the Kansas City Royals, who are listed at +220 underdogs, taking on the San Diego Padres, who are heavy favorites at -270. This game is set to take place at 4:10 PM EDT and the run total is set at 8.5 runs.
Yesterday’s Match
These two teams faced each other just yesterday and it turned out to be an exhilarating game with the Royals emerging victorious with a score of 5-4. The Royals were +175 underdogs in that game and managed to come away with the win. The total for that game was set at 8.5 and went over by just a half run!
Pitching Matchup
Right now, the pitching matchup for this game is set to be Carlos Hernandez for the Royals and Yu Darvish for the Padres. Hernandez comes into the game with a 0-1 record and a 4.91 ERA, while Darvish boasts a 4-1 record with a 1.81 ERA.
Win Trends
If we take a closer look at the win trends for these two teams, we can see that the Royals have won 5 of their last 10 games, while the Padres have only won 2 of their last 10. This could give the Royals some added confidence and motivation heading into this matchup.
Totals Trends
The totals trends for these teams are also interesting to consider. The Royals have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 6 of their last 10. On the other hand, the Padres have been trending under, with under bettors cashing in a ticket in 9 of their last 10 games.
Our Pick
For this game, we’re tailing hot Shark player Richard79 and taking the San Diego Padres -1.5 at odds of -135. With their strong pitching and recent form, we believe the Padres are the better team and should be able to cover the run line against the struggling Royals. Before you place a bet, be sure to download the Shark Book app, which is a handicapper’s best friend!