MLB Matchups
Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals
Cubs vs Royals Prediction, Picks and Odds 07-28-2024
The Kansas City Royals (57-48) host the Chicago Cubs (50-56) at 2:10 PM ET on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals are favored (-176) to break the 1-1 tie and take the series over the Cubs (+156). Cole Ragans starts for Kansas City while Chicago will counter with Javier Assad.
Cubs vs. Royals Game Info
- Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- TV: BSKC
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
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Cubs vs. Royals Betting Info
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | -176 | +156 | 9 | -110 | -110 |
Royals Betting Insights
- The Royals have won 29 of the 44 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (65.9%).
- When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -176 or shorter, Kansas City has an 11-2 record (winning 84.6% of its games).
- Based on this game's moneyline, the Royals' implied win probability is 63.8%.
- Kansas City has had an over/under set by oddsmakers 99 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 42 of those games (42-56-1).
- The Royals have a 55-44-0 record ATS this season (covering 55.6% of the time).
Cubs Betting Insights
- This season, the Cubs have been the underdog 54 times and won 26, or 48.1%, of those games.
- Chicago has a record of 3-2 when it's set as an underdog of +156 or more by oddsmakers this season.
- The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 39.1% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
- So far this season, Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 41 of its 99 games with a total.
- In 99 games with a spread this season, the Cubs are 45-54-0 ATS.
Probable Starting Pitchers
| Cole Ragans (KC) | Pitcher | Javier Assad (CHC) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 - 6 | W/L | 4 - 3 |
| 122.2 | IP | 88.2 |
| 3.23 | ERA | 3.15 |
| 1.149 | WHIP | 1.376 |
| 10.7 | K/9 | 8.2 |
| 2.9 | BB/9 | 4.2 |
Cubs vs Royals Betting Odds
Cubs vs Royals Player Props
Vinnie Pasquantino Props for Today: Saturday, July 27 vs. the Chicago Cubs
Vinnie Pasquantino and his .372 on-base percentage over his past 10 games (51 points higher than his season-long percentage), will be in action for the Kansas City Royals versus the Chicago Cubs and Shota Imanaga on July 27 at 7:10 PM ET.
Royals vs. Cubs Game Details
- Day: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- TV Channel: BSKC
Vinnie Pasquantino Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +178)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +103)
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Vinnie Pasquantino Betting Stats
- Pasquantino has recorded a hit in 66 of 100 games this season, with multiple hits in 22 of them.
- He has homered in 11% of his games in 2024 (11 of 100), which amounts to 2.7% of his trips to the plate.
- In 36% of his 100 games this season, Pasquantino has scored a run (36 times). Also, he's put up eight games with multiple runs in 2024 (8%).
- He has notched at least one RBI 45 times this year in 100 games played (45%), including 13 times plating multiple runs (13%). He has also knocked in three or more of his team's runs in seven contests.
- Pasquantino has gone down on strikes at least once in 43 out of 100 games this year (43%), while fanning multiple times in 10 of those contests (10%).
Last 5 Games vs. Cubs
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | Kyle Hendricks | 2-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/0 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Shota Imanaga
- Imanaga (8-2) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his 19th start of the season.
- The left-hander's last start was on Sunday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up one earned run on two hits in a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.86, a 6.35 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.067 in 18 games this season.
- He's going for his fifth straight quality start.
- Imanaga has four starts in a row of five innings or more.
Bobby Witt Jr. Props for Today: Saturday, July 27 vs. the Chicago Cubs
On Saturday, Bobby Witt Jr. (.872 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including three home runs) and the Kansas City Royals face the Chicago Cubs, whose starting pitcher will be Shota Imanaga. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET.
Royals vs. Cubs Game Details
- Day: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- TV Channel: BSKC
Bobby Witt Jr. Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +104)
- Total Bases Prop: 2.5 total bases (Over odds: +120)
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Bobby Witt Jr. Betting Stats
- Witt has recorded a hit in 77.9% of his 104 games this year, with multiple hits in 42.3% of those contests (44).
- In 14.4% of his games this season, he has homered (15 of 104). He's gone deep in 4% of his trips to the dish during the 2024 campaign.
- In 55.8% of his 104 games this season, Witt has scored a run (58 times). Also, he's notched 18 games with multiple runs in 2024 (17.3%).
- In 40.4% of his contests this year (42 of 104), he has notched at least one RBI. In 15 of those games (14.4%) he recorded more than one RBI, while he was responsible for three or more of his team's runs in seven games.
- In 52.9% of his 104 games this season, Witt has struck out (55 times). He's also had 16 games with multiple Ks in 2024 (15.4%).
Last 5 Games vs. Cubs
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | Kyle Hendricks | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8/20/2023 | Kyle Hendricks | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 8/19/2023 | Justin Steele | 3-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/0 | 2 |
| 8/18/2023 | Jameson Taillon | 2-for-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1/0 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Shota Imanaga
- The Cubs' Imanaga (8-2) will make his 19th start of the season.
- The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed two hits in seven innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.86, 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .233 in 18 games this season.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he'll earn his fifth consecutive quality start.
- Imanaga has four starts in a row of five innings or more.
Christopher Morel Props for Today: Saturday, July 27 vs. the Kansas City Royals
The Chicago Cubs and Christopher Morel, who went 0-for-3 last time out, battle Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
Cubs vs. Royals Game Details
- Day: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- TV Channel: BSKC
Christopher Morel Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +144)
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Christopher Morel Betting Stats
- In 57.4% of his games this year (58-of-101), Morel has recorded a hit. In 13 of those games (12.9%), he's recorded at least two hits.
- He has gone yard in 16.8% of his games in 2024 (17 of 101), which amounts to 4.3% of his trips to the plate.
- In 36.6% of his 101 games this season, Morel has scored (37 times). Also, he's notched five games with multiple runs in 2024 (5%).
- He has plated at least one run in 33 of 101 games this year (32.7%). He has collected two or more RBI in 13 of those games (12.9%).
- In 68.3% of his 101 games this season, Morel has been set down on strikes (69 times). He's also had 29 games with multiple Ks in 2024 (28.7%).
Last 5 Games vs. Royals
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2023 | Jordan Lyles | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8/19/2023 | Brady Singer | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 0 |
| 8/18/2023 | Cole Ragans | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Seth Lugo
- Lugo (12-4) will take to the mound for the Royals and make his 22nd start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in nine innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
- The 34-year-old's 2.38 ERA ranks second, 1.037 WHIP ranks 13th, and 8.1 K/9 ranks 43rd among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- He has earned a quality start 16 times in 21 starts this season.
- Lugo has 21 starts in a row of five innings or more.
Salvador Pérez Props for Today: Saturday, July 27 vs. the Chicago Cubs
The Kansas City Royals, including Salvador Perez (.286 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 51 points below season-long percentage), battle starting pitcher Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium, Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
Royals vs. Cubs Game Details
- Day: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- TV Channel: BSKC
Salvador Pérez Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +167)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: -111)
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Salvador Pérez Betting Stats
- Perez has collected a base hit 71 times this year in 101 games played (70.3%), including multiple knocks on 27 occasions (26.7%).
- In 19 of 101 games this season, he has hit a long ball (18.8%). He's left the yard in 4.6% of his trips to the plate.
- Perez has scored at least one run in 38 of 101 games this season (37.6%), which includes two or more runs scored in four of those contests (4%).
- He has plated at least one run in 39 out of 101 games this year (38.6%). He has collected more than one RBI in 19 of those contests (18.8%).
- Perez has fanned 54 times this year in 101 tries (53.5%), including punching out on multiple occasions in 17.8% of games (18 times).
Last 5 Games vs. Cubs
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | Kyle Hendricks | 1-for-4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8/20/2023 | Kyle Hendricks | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 8/19/2023 | Justin Steele | 2-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 8/18/2023 | Jameson Taillon | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8/22/2021 | Alec Mills | 0-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Shota Imanaga
- The Cubs' Imanaga (8-2) will make his 19th start of the season.
- The left-hander gave up one earned run in seven innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- The 30-year-old has pitched to a 2.86 ERA this season with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.5 walks per nine across 18 games.
- He's going for his fifth straight quality start.
- Imanaga has pitched five or more innings in four straight games and will look to extend that streak.
Ian Happ Props for Today: Saturday, July 27 vs. the Kansas City Royals
The Chicago Cubs, including Ian Happ (.176 batting average in his past 10 games), battle starting pitcher Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
Cubs vs. Royals Game Details
- Day: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- TV Channel: BSKC
Ian Happ Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -204)
- Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -185)
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Ian Happ Betting Stats
- Happ has picked up a hit in 56 of 99 games this season, with multiple hits in 20 of them.
- In 14.1% of his games this season, he has hit a long ball (14 of 99). He's taken the pitcher deep in 3.9% of his trips to the plate during the 2024 campaign.
- Happ has scored a run in 40 of 99 games this season, including multiple runs scored in 13 of them.
- He has plated at least one run in 30.3% of his games this year (30 of 99), including two or more RBI in 17 of those games (17.2%). He has also knocked in three or more of his team's runs in nine contests.
- In 72 of 99 games this season (72.7%), Happ has gone down on strikes. Plus, 34 of those games (34.3%) included an effort that resulted in more than one punchout.
Last 5 Games vs. Royals
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | Brady Singer | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 8/20/2023 | Jordan Lyles | 1-for-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8/19/2023 | Brady Singer | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 8/18/2023 | Cole Ragans | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 0 |
| 8/22/2021 | Carlos Hernandez | 1-for-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Seth Lugo
- The Royals will hand the ball to Lugo (12-4) for his 22nd start of the season.
- The right-hander's last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw nine innings against the Chicago White Sox, giving up one earned run while allowing three hits.
- Among qualified pitchers this year, the 34-year-old's 2.38 ERA ranks second, 1.037 WHIP ranks 13th, and 8.1 K/9 ranks 43rd.
- He has earned a quality start 16 times in 21 starts this season.
- Lugo will look to finish five or more innings for the 22nd start in a row.
Nico Hoerner Props for Today: Saturday, July 27 vs. the Kansas City Royals
The Chicago Cubs and Nico Hoerner, who went 0-for-4 last time in action, take on Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
Cubs vs. Royals Game Details
- Day: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- TV Channel: BSKC
Nico Hoerner Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +167)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +117)
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Nico Hoerner Betting Stats
- In 62 of 94 games this year (66.0%), Hoerner has recorded a hit, and he collected more than one hit in 25 of those contests (26.6%).
- He has hit a long ball in 4.3% of his games this season (94 contests), going yard in 1% of his trips to the dish.
- Hoerner has scored at least a run 44 times this season in 94 games played (46.8%), including six games with more than one run (6.4%).
- He has plated at least one run in 24 out of 94 games this year (25.5%). He has collected two or more RBI in six of those contests (6.4%).
- In 38.3% of his 94 games this season, Hoerner has been set down on strikes (36 times). He's also had seven games with multiple Ks in 2024 (7.4%).
Last 5 Games vs. Royals
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | Brady Singer | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 8/20/2023 | Jordan Lyles | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8/19/2023 | Brady Singer | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/0 | 2 |
| 8/18/2023 | Cole Ragans | 3-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Seth Lugo
- The Royals will hand the ball to Lugo (12-4) for his 22nd start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in nine innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Chicago White Sox.
- Among qualified major league pitchers this season, the 34-year-old's 2.38 ERA ranks second, 1.037 WHIP ranks 13th, and 8.1 K/9 ranks 43rd.
- In 21 starts this season, he's earned 16 quality starts.
- Lugo has pitched five or more innings in 21 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
Kansas City Royals
