Phillies vs. Royals Odds & Betting Predictions - August 25, 2024

I know it's the Phillies, but this line is just too high not to take

Bet to 9.5 (-105)

Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice Kansas City comes into this game with a lot of winning after they picked up seven victories in their last eight games. Also, pitching for them in great form is the starter, Seth Lugo, carrying an impressive 14-7 record, with a 3.02 ERA and 1.09 WHIP; in comparison with others, they're each in the top 25% and 10% of the MLB. His knack for keeping base runners at bay is what works for Kansas City, and looking to be dominant again against a somewhat anaemic Philadelphia lineup that is batting a mere .229 versus right-handers, Lugo should leave with another commanding performance. In general, Kansas City remains the one with a clear edge offensively, batting .275 against right-handed pitchers and overall .268, compared to Philadelphia's .246. Further, a .445 slugging percentage by Kansas City, being majorly in the Major League Baseball upper half league, is a better way to show the capability of executing extra-base hits and driving in runs than the .397 SLG by Philadelphia. On the defensive end, the Royals have been solid, as the team ranks in the top 30% of the league in allowing a 1.26 WHIP and a 3.80 ERA. Additionally, the pitching staff enters this one with a major-league third-best 65 quality starts this year. At home, Kansas City does it a collective .612 winning percentage and a wonderful scoring average of 9.49 runs per game, that is what we call taking advantage of. This is compounded by the fact that they have a better batting average (.294) and are better getting on base (.332) than Philadelphia; all that will add up to be their chances to keep on doing this offensive routine. Leading that effort is key player Bobby Witt Jr., who has been among the league leaders in average and OPS on the strength of home runs. He is hitting .348, with a 1.009 OPS—comprised of the two—a former set of eyelashes and playing well in these games decided by two or fewer runs:. Their defensive solidity is great for a recipe with 63 mistakes, placing them 11th in all of Major League Baseball, which ultimately negates any critical error that could alter the scoreline of a game. Statistically stout, the Philadelphia bullpen has been comparatively less effective in high-leverage situations than Kansas City's, whose pitchers currently are coming to the series on a recent upswing in strikeouts (8.3 K/9). The latter is relevant with respect to the Philadelphia lineup, which has shown a tendency to strike out. This selection is furthered for a Kansas City win by the fact that the Royals perform better at home, most notably covering the spread for betting purposes. With Lugo on the hill to do the pitching-heavy lifting of his squad, and the clutch hitting/defense throughout their lineup, Kansas City has a more than likely chance to win this game and keep the great run of form going strong.

Seth Lugo is fading and the wind is blowing out hard.

Bet to +115