The Kansas City Royals (63-93) will begin a 6-game series with the Cleveland Guardians (88-68) on Friday at Progressive Field at 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Guardians lead 8-5
The Royals aren’t in the playoff picture with a 63-93 record and are playing their younger players down the final stretch of the season. Kansas City has lost 4 of its last 5 games, including a 3-game sweep by the Detroit Tigers.
The Guardians have already clinched the AL Central and are locked into the No. 3 seed in the AL playoffs. Cleveland has won 9 of its last 10 games and the Guardians have won 7 straight series.