Athletics at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13
It's Friday, June 13 and the Athletics (26-44) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (34-35). Luis Severino is slated to take the mound for the Athletics against Michael Wacha for Kansas City.
Yesterday the Royals were swept by the Yankees after losing 1-0. Seth Lugo pitched 5.2 shutout innings. Unfortunately, the Royals bats didn't show up and they were shut out.
Now they play a struggling Athletics team that has won just three games in their last ten. They are last in the AL West and are 13.0 games behind the Houston Astros.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Athletics at Royals
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 8:10PM EST
Site: Kauffman Stadium
City: Kansas City, MO
Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports, NBCSCA
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Odds for the Athletics at the Royals
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Athletics (+136), Royals (-163)
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Athletics at Royals
Pitching matchup for June 13, 2025: Luis Severino vs. Michael Wacha
Athletics: Luis Severino, (1-6, 4.77 ERA)
Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/7): 5.2 Innings Pitched, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 5 StrikeoutsRoyals: Michael Wacha, (3-5, 3.01 ERA)
Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 6/7): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
Athletics: Luis Severino, (1-6, 4.77 ERA)
Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/7): 5.2 Innings Pitched, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
Royals: Michael Wacha, (3-5, 3.01 ERA)
Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 6/7): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Athletics at Royals
The Royals have won 4 straight home games against the Athletics
The Over is 7-3 in the Royals' last 10 games
The Athletics have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight games at the Royals
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Athletics and the Royals
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Athletics and the Royals:
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 Athletics 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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