The Cleveland Guardians (51-27) and Kansas City Royals (44-38) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Guardians won the 1st meeting 8-5 at home June 4 as moderate -128 favorites with the Over (8) cashing. The 2nd scheduled game, on June 5, was rained out and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 26. The Royals won 4-3 in the June 6 meeting as +149 underdogs as the Under (7.5) hung on.
Cleveland was doubled up 4-2 in the series finale in Baltimore Wednesday, but the Guardians had won their previous 7 games. The Under (8.5) cashed Wednesday, but the Over is 6-3-1 across the past 10 contests.