The Cleveland Guardians (69-64) and Kansas City Royals (55-81) meet Tuesday as they continue a 3-game set. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET at Kauffman Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Cleveland leads 7-4
The Guardians had lost 5 games in a row and 8 of their previous 10 before winning Monday’s series opener 6-5 in 10 innings. Cleveland had 3 extra-base hits Monday; it hadn’t had more than 2 in a game since Aug. 26.
The Royals are just 8-15 since Aug. 12. Kansas City pitching has especially had trouble on the mound of late. The Royals own a 5.52 ERA over their last 10 games.