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11:10 pm • BSKCStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 5.09 | 6-14 | |
 |  | 3.55 | 13-8 |
Twins vs. Royals Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Twins 6-11 | -1.5+120 | o7.5+103 | -152 | |
Royals 12-7 | +1.5-136 | u7.5-122 | +130 | |
Kauffman StadiumKansas City
Twins vs. Royals Notes
Matchup Contrasts
Gilberto Celestino is batting .467 at home over the last two weeks -- tied for second best among hitters with at least 16 total PA's -- 99th Percentile. Opponents batted .346 (9-for-26) against Brad Keller on the road over the last two weeks -- eighth worst among qualified SPs -- 10th Percentile.
Whit Merrifield is batting just .189 against RHP this season -- eighth worst in MLB -- eighth Percentile. Right handed batters are hitting just .179 (14-for-78) against Joe Ryan this season -- ninth best among qualified SPs -- 88th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Daniel Lynch has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 93.4 MPH with runners in scoring position since the start of last season (71 balls in play) -- highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 99 total IP; League Avg: 88.0
Opponents are hitting .321 (26-for-81) against Zack Greinke's elevated fastball since the start of last season -- 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 99 total IP; League Avg: .222 -- first Percentile.
Twins vs. Royals Expert Picks
Popular Props
Last 5 Matchups
Betting Trends
- Royals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Royals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Royals are 5-4 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Royals' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Royals' 10 last games at home
Twins vs. Royals Public Betting
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Royals vs. Twins Injury Updates
Royals Injuries
Kyle Wright
PWright is out for season with shoulder
Out for Season
Kris Bubic
PBubic is out with elbow
Out
Twins Injuries
Max Kepler
OFKepler is out with knee
Out
Carlos Correa
IFCorrea is out with oblique
Out
Anthony DeSclafani
PDeSclafani is out with arm
Out
Royce Lewis
IFLewis is out with quad
Out
Twins vs. Royals Box Score
Twins Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ.Ryan, P | 79 | 5.2 | 6 | 1 | |
| LC.Thielbar, P | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| RJ. Smith, P | 21 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RC. Stashak, P | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B.Buxton, CF | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2L.Arraez, 1B | 2-3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 3C.Correa, SS | 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4J.Polanco, 2B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5M.Kepler, RF | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6G.Sanchez, DH | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7G.Urshela, 3B | 1-3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8R.Jeffers, C | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9G. Celestino, LF | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Royals Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB. Keller, P | 97 | 7 | 4 | 4 | |
| LG.Speier, P | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| LF. Griffin, P | 22 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W.Merrifield, RF | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1D.Blanco, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2A.Benintendi, LF | 3-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B.Witt, SS | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4H. Dozier, 1B | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5M.Melendez, C | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6C.Santana, DH | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7K.Isbel, CF | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8E.Rivera, 3B | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9N.Lopez, 2B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Twins vs. Royals Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Twins 6-11 | N/A | N/A |
Royals 12-7 | N/A | N/A |