Royals at Brewers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for March 31
Its Monday, March 31 and the Kansas City Royals (1-2) are in Milwaukee to face the Brewers (0-3). Kris Bubic is scheduled to pitch for KC against Elvin Rodriguez of the Brewers.
Milwaukee limps home after getting not just swept but embarrassed by the Yankees. The Brew Crew was outscored in the three-game series 36-14. Sal Frelick was a bright spot for Milwaukee. The right fielder picked up five hits in 11ABs (.455).
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The Royals grabbed one win in three games at Kauffman Stadium against the Guardians. Part of the reason for the slow start for KC is Bobby Witt Jr. The shortstop and MVP candidate is off to a slow start with just three hits in 13 ABs (.231).
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Royals at Brewers
Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 2:10PM EST
Site: American Family Field
City: Milwaukee, WI
Network/Streaming: FDS KC, FDS
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Odds for the Royals at the Brewers
The latest odds as of Monday:
Moneyline: Kansas City Royals (-101), Milwaukee Brewers (-118)
Spread: Brewers 1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Brewers
Monday's pitching matchup March 31, 2025: Kris Bubic vs. Elvin Rodríguez
Royals: Kris Bubic (0-0)
2024 - 27GP, 30.1 IP, 0-1, 2.67 ERA, 39 Ks Brewers: Elvin Rodríguez (0-0)
2023 - 1GP, 3.1 IP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 Ks
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Royals at Brewers
The Royals are 0-3 against the spread
Royals' Game Totals are 2-1 (O/U) this season
Brewers' Game Totals are 3-0 (O/U) this season
The Brewers are 0-3 against the spread this season
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Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Kansas City Royals on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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