As we continue through the middle third of the regular season schedule, the Kansas City Royals (21W-41L) will visit the Oakland Athletics (22W-43L) at Oakland Coliseum on Friday, June 17 at 6:40 pm PT.
Oakland Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals Odds
Oakland Athletics -136 | Kansas City Royals +116 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 7 total points (BET NOW)
Oakland Athletics
So far this season, the A’s currently hold a team batting average of .211. Defensively, they possess an ERA of 4.54 and a .980 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number five in the American League West after they lost to the Boston Red Sox 3-4 in their most recent game on Wednesday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this one?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Oakland Athletics are missing Skye Bolt (Oblique), Brent Honeywell Jr. (Elbow), Daulton Jefferies (Arm), Stephen Piscotty (Calf) and Deolis Guerra (Elbow).
Kansas City Royals
The overall regular season batting average for the Royals is .240 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 5.3. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .987. They were beaten by the San Francisco Giants 2-3 the last time they met on Wednesday, and are currently number five in the American League Central. Will the Royals pull it off this time?
The Kansas City Royals will play without Joel Payamps (Undisclosed), Donald Greinke (Flexor), Gabriel Speier (Undisclosed), Cameron Gallagher (Hamstring), Raúl Mondesi (Knee), Jacob Brentz (Flexor), Tyler Zuber (Shoulder), Edward Olivares (Quad) and Matthew Peacock (Undisclosed).
Oakland Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Oakland Athletics (-136)
Over/Under Pick: Under 7 total points (-115)
Runline Pick: Oakland Athletics -1.5 runs (+158)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
