Do you love betting on baseball games? Well, you’re in luck because the Kansas City Royals are facing off against the Miami Marlins today at 6:10 PM EDT! The run total is set at 8.5, which means it’s going to be a close game.
Now, if you’re like us, you’re here to get some tips to help you make the best bet possible. That’s why we’re going to break down the stats and give you our pick for the game.
The Marlins are the favorite in this matchup, with odds of -172, and the Royals come in with odds of +154. However, if you want to play the run line, the Marlins are -1.5 with odds of +110, while the Royals are +1.5 with odds of -130.
Pitching Matchup
The starting pitchers for this game are Jordan Lyles for the Royals and Edward Cabrera for the Marlins. Both of these pitchers have had a rocky season, so it’s hard to predict how they will perform today. However, Cabrera has a bit of an advantage in this matchup because he has a better ERA than Lyles.
Previous Game
The Marlins and Royals faced off yesterday, and the Marlins came out on top with a score of 6-1. However, don’t let that sway your bet too much because these are two different games, and anything can happen in baseball.
Trends
Let’s take a look at how these teams have been playing lately. The Royals have won three of their last ten games, while the Marlins have won eight of their last ten. The Royals have stayed under in seven of their last ten games, while the Marlins have gone over in six of their last ten.
Our Pick
For this game, we’re going to have to side with the Miami Marlins at -172. They’ve been playing well lately, and with Edward Cabrera on the mound, we think they have a slight edge. As always, make sure to do your research and make the best bet for you. Don’t forget to check out the Shark Book app for more tips and picks for this game!