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USA Today
19 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions
Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions The Kansas City Royals (31-29) and the St. Louis Cardinals (33-26) open a 3-game interleague series at Busch Stadium Tuesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Royals vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Cardinals lead 2-1 The Royals are coming off of back-to-back 1-0 pitchers' duels at home against the Detroit Tigers over the weekend. They won one behind RHP Michael Wacha Saturday, while LHP Kris Bubic was on the short end of a hard-luck loss Sunday despite 7 strong innings. Despite Sunday's shutout loss, C Salvador Perez was able to collect 3 hits in 4 at-bats, while SS Bobby Witt Jr. had the team's only extra-base hit in his 4 at-bats. The Cardinals were run over in Arlington in an interleague series with the Texas Rangers over the weekend. While St. Louis did win 2-0 in the middle game behind RHP Sonny Gray Saturday, the Cards were flattened 11-1 in the series opener Friday, while falling 8-1 in Sunday's series finale. 1B Willson Contreras drove in the only run Sunday, a 2-out RBI single in the top of the first inning. The Over has cashed at a 4-1 clip in the past 5 games for the Cardinals, while St. Louis is a healthy 6-3 in the past 9 games since May 23. The Royals have dropped 6 of the past 9 outings since May 23, while losing 3 straight series. The Under is on a 3-1 run in the previous 4 outings. These teams met May 16-18 in Kansas City, with the Cardinals winning 10-3 in the series opener as moderate underdogs (+130) and 1-0 in the middle game as slight 'dogs (+100). The Royals salvaged the finale behind Wacha, the former Cardinal, cashing at even-money (+100) as the Under (8) hit for a second straight meeting. Royals at Cardinals projected starters RHP Michael Lorenzen vs. RHP Andre Pallante Lorenzen (3-6, 4.33 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 62 1/3 innings. Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 6 ER, 11 H (1 HR), 3 BB, 2 K in 7-4 home setback vs. Cincinnati Reds May 26 2025 road starts: 1-5, 5.17 ERA (38 1/3 IP, 22 ER), 1.46 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 8 HR in 7 starts 2024 vs. Cardinals: 1 home start (Aug. 9), no-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H (2 HR), 2 BB, 3 K in 8-5 loss Career vs. Cardinals: 4-3, 2.51 ERA (61 IP, 17 ER), 1.25 WHIP, 7.5 K/9, 4 HR in 3 starts and 33 relief appearances Pallante (4-3, 4.23 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 61 2/3 innings. Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER (4 R), 6 H (1 HR), 3 BB, 8 K in 7-4 road win vs. Baltimore Orioles May 27 2025 home stats: 2-1, 3.86 ERA (21 IP, 9 ER), 1 HR, 12 BB, 11 K in 4 starts 2025 vs. Royals: 1 road start (May 16), win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 7 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 4 K in 10-3 victory Career vs. Royals: 1-1, 3.86 ERA (21 IP, 9 ER), 2 HR, 5 BB, 13 K in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Royals at Cardinals odds Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8:01 p.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Royals +124 (bet $100 to win $124) | Cardinals -146 (bet $146 to win $100) : Royals +124 (bet $100 to win $124) | Cardinals -146 (bet $146 to win $100) Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Royals +1.5 (-176) | Cardinals -1.5 (+146) : Royals +1.5 (-176) | Cardinals -1.5 (+146) Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -102) Royals at Cardinals picks and predictions Prediction Cardinals 5, Royals 3 The CARDINALS (-146) are worth playing lightly behind Pallante, as he has pitched pretty well at home, while managing to keep the ball in the yard. The latter part is key. Lorenzen has struggled everywhere lately, and he was shaky in his first appearance this season against the Cardinals, while allowing a pair of big flies. If you're a little more on the adventurous side, CARDINALS -1.5 (+146) is worth a roll of the dice at plus-money. While each of the last 2 meetings between these Show-Me State rivals was decided by just 1 run, the Cardinals have won by an average of 2.33 runs per game in the past 3 victories since May 27. The Royals, on the other hand, are 10-3 in their last 13 games as underdogs on the run line, so tread lightly. UNDER 8.5 (-102) is worth playing lightly, but go with a half-unit play at most. While the Cardinals have cashed high in 4 of the past 5 games, the Under cashed in 2 of the 3 meetings with the Royals earlier this season. And, the Under has a slight 5-4-1 edge in the past 10 starts by Pallante, including 2-1 in his past 3 at home. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Royals, while going 5-3 in the past 8 interleague battles. The Under is 6-2 in the past 8 outings on the road, too. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @danieledobish on Twitter/X. 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San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
McKinstry scores on wild pitch and MLB-leading Tigers top Royals 1-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach McKinstry hit a leadoff triple in the third inning and scored on Kris Bubic's wild pitch to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Sunday. Riley Greene had two of Detroit's five hits as the Tigers bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Kansas City on Saturday that ended their five-game winning streak. They took two of three from their AL Central rivals for their 14th series win this season. Detroit entered June with the best record in the majors for the first time since 2006. Tigers starter Keider Montero permitted seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Chase Lee (2-0) got four outs for the win, and Will Vest earned his ninth save. Bubic (5-3) tied a career high with nine strikeouts in seven innings, giving up four hits with two walks. The left-hander has fanned nine batters in three of his last four starts. Salvador Perez had three of Kansas City's nine hits, but the Royals stranded eight runners. They have scored four or fewer runs in 50 of 60 games this season. Key stats In the last 12 games between the division foes, 10 have been decided by two or fewer runs. Up next RHP Jack Flaherty (3-6, 3.94 ERA) starts Monday night when the Tigers continue their seven-game trip against the Chicago White Sox. ___
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
MLB-leading Detroit Tigers top Kansas City Royals 1-0
Zach McKinstry hit a leadoff triple in the third inning and scored on Kris Bubic's wild pitch to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Sunday. Riley Greene had two of Detroit's five hits as the Tigers bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Kansas City on Saturday that ended their five-game winning streak. They took two of three from their AL Central rivals for their 14th series win this season. Detroit entered June with the best record in the majors for the first time since 2006. Tigers starter Keider Montero permitted seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Chase Lee (2-0) got four outs for the win, and Will Vest earned his ninth save. Bubic (5-3) tied a career high with nine strikeouts in seven innings, giving up four hits with two walks. The left-hander has fanned nine batters in three of his last four starts. Salvador Perez had three of Kansas City's nine hits, but the Royals stranded eight runners. They have scored four or fewer runs in 50 of 60 games this season. Kansas City infielder Maikel Garcia was scratched from the starting lineup with right thumb soreness. Key moment McKinstry scored when Bubic's sweeper in the dirt deflected off Perez and rolled near the Royals' dugout on the first-base side. Key statistic In the last 12 games between the division foes, 10 have been decided by two or fewer runs. Up next RHP Jack Flaherty (3-6, 3.94 ERA) starts Monday night when the Tigers continue their seven-game trip against the Chicago White Sox. RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 4.33) pitches Tuesday for the Royals in their series opener at St. Louis.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
McKinstry scores on wild pitch and MLB-leading Tigers top Royals 1-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach McKinstry hit a leadoff triple in the third inning and scored on Kris Bubic's wild pitch to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Sunday. Riley Greene had two of Detroit's five hits as the Tigers bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Kansas City on Saturday that ended their five-game winning streak. They took two of three from their AL Central rivals for their 14th series win this season. Advertisement Detroit entered June with the best record in the majors for the first time since 2006. Tigers starter Keider Montero permitted seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Chase Lee (2-0) got four outs for the win, and Will Vest earned his ninth save. Bubic (5-3) tied a career high with nine strikeouts in seven innings, giving up four hits with two walks. The left-hander has fanned nine batters in three of his last four starts. Salvador Perez had three of Kansas City's nine hits, but the Royals stranded eight runners. They have scored four or fewer runs in 50 of 60 games this season. Kansas City infielder Maikel Garcia was scratched from the starting lineup with right thumb soreness. Advertisement Key moment McKinstry scored when Bubic's sweeper in the dirt deflected off Perez and rolled near the Royals' dugout on the first-base side. Key stats In the last 12 games between the division foes, 10 have been decided by two or fewer runs. Up next RHP Jack Flaherty (3-6, 3.94 ERA) starts Monday night when the Tigers continue their seven-game trip against the Chicago White Sox. RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 4.33) pitches Tuesday for the Royals in their series opener at St. Louis. ___ AP MLB: Cody Friesen, The Associated Press
Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
McKinstry scores on wild pitch and MLB-leading Tigers top Royals 1-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Zach McKinstry hit a leadoff triple in the third inning and scored on Kris Bubic's wild pitch to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Sunday. Riley Greene had two of Detroit's five hits as the Tigers bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Kansas City on Saturday that ended their five-game winning streak. They took two of three from their AL Central rivals for their 14th series win this season.
