Angels Out for Revenge
The MLB races really started getting into gear the last few weeks, but not every team is included in the mix. The Los Angeles Angels host the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night, perhaps neither outfit sniffing the postseason.
Kansas City, 6-2 winners in Monday’s series opener, has dug itself too big a hole at 24-42. Howerer, the Royals have won four of their last five, exhibiting signs of life. Kansas City broke open a tie game with four late runs Monday night as starter Kris Bubic earned his first win of the season.
The Angels were expected to be a playoff contender this season, but things have fallen apart in a hurry. Los Angeles is now just 33-37 on the year, have fired manager Joe Maddon.
The MLB lines have the Los Angeles Angels as the moneyline favorites at -158 over the Kansas City Royals
Check the latest MLB picks, stats, injury reports and MLB odds for Royals vs Angels. There are plenty of MLB predictions.
Pitching Problems for Royals
So, after a series-opening win Monday night, Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said, “The big hits, the pitching, just all the little components we’ve been wanting to see everything put together, and we’ve had that in the last few games.” Kansas City still has a team ERA that is approaching 5.00, and that has to improve.
Jonathan Heasley is set to make the start Tuesday night. The righthander is 1-3 with a 3.72 ERA this season. If Heasley isn’t able to pitch well, then Kansas City will need the long ball once again..
The Royals belted three home runs Monday night, and they do have some big bats in the middle of the order. Salvador Perez might be nearing the end of his career, but he still leads the team with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs.
Angels Aren’t Consistent
The Angels are a team that can’t find consistency on offensive, despite having two perennial All-Stars to carry the load. Los Angeles is hitting just .237 as a team, and struggling to score too often.
Mike Trout has been on a tear of late, which isn’t surprising. The former MVP leads the way with 21 home runs and 43 RBIs, but he also needs some help..
Lefty Reid Detmers starts Tuesday night, already with a no-hitter under his belt this season.
Royals vs Angels Head-to-Head
Kansas City was able to win the series opener on Monday night, but the Angels have dominated this series of late. The Angels went a combined 14-5 against the Royals dating to 2018 before the series-opening loss Monday.
Royals vs Angels Game Information
- Game: Royals (24-42) vs Angels (33-37)
- Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Day/Time: Tuesday, June 21, 9:38 p.m. ET
- Live Stream: MLB.TV
Royals vs Angels Betting Lines
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total | Team Total |
| Kansas City Royals
J. Heasley -R |
+1½ -145 | +143 | 9 -120o | 4½ +105o
4½ -135u |
| Los Angeles Angels
R. Detmers -L |
-1½ +125 | -158 | 9 Evu | 4½ -135o
4½ +105u |
Royals vs Angels Prediction
Making MLB picks for this game by looking at the latest scores and odds for each team is a bit confusing. Kansas City has been playing better of late, but it’s the Angels that are still the much better team overall.
Kansas City was able to pick up a win in the opener, but the Angels should respond in this game. Los Angeles still has a ton of big names in the middle of the order, and this could be a breakout night on offense.
Head to BetUS Sportsbook and take the Los Angeles Angels -1½ at +125 as they earn a blowout win over the Kansas City Royals.
Pick: Los Angeles Angels -1½ (+125)
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