The Kansas City Royals (36-26) and Cleveland Guardians (40-20) wrap up a 2-game series at Progressive Field Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Guardians lead 1-0
The Royals and Guardians were rained out Wednesday, and the teams will make up that game as part of a split doubleheader Monday, Aug. 26.
Cleveland won the series opener 8-5 on Tuesday at Progressive Field, cashing as a moderate favorite (-128) with the Over (8) coming through. The Guardians enter play Thursday with a 5-game lead in the AL Central over the 2nd-place Royals. The Guardians are 21-7 at home.