Monday, April 27, 2015

Progressive Field in Cleveland

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Probable Pitchers: (L) Vargas, J (1-1) vs. (R) Kluber, C (0-2)

The Kansas City Royals take on the Cleveland Indians on Monday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

The Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15 and are 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Kansas City is 18-6 in their last 24 games vs. a right-handed starter and are 11-4 in their last 15 road games. The under is 4-1-1 in the Royals last 6 overall and is 4-1-1 in their last 6 on grass.

The Indians are 27-11 in their last 38 home games vs. a left-handed starter and are 4-9 in their last 13 overall. Cleveland is 4-9 in their last 13 games on grass and are 2-5 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. The under is 13-4 in the Indians last 17 home games vs. a left-handed starter and is 21-8 in their last 29 games vs. a left-handed starter.

In head to head matchups, the under is 4-1-1 in Corey Kluber's last 6 starts vs. Royals. The Indians are 6-2 in Kluber's last 8 starts vs. the Royals. Kansas City is 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

Kansas City Royals Betting Trends

The Kansas City Royals are 2-1-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Kansas City Royals is 4.7

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 0-3-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Cleveland Indians is 1.3

Injuries to Watch

Kansas City Royals

04/18/15 P Greg Holland Pectoral 15-day DL (4/17)
04/15/15 RF Alex Rios Hand 15-day DL (4/14)
04/06/15 P Luke Hochevar Elbow 15-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 P Tim Collins Elbow 15-day DL (4/6)
04/04/15 P Kris Medlen Elbow 60-day DL (3/07)

Cleveland Indians

04/25/15 P Trevor Bauer Illness "?" next start
04/12/15 C Yan Gomes Knee 15-day DL (4/12)
04/06/15 P Josh Tomlin Shoulder 60-day DL (3/29)
04/05/15 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 60-day DL (4/6)
04/05/15 1B Nick Swisher Knee 15-day DL (4/2)

Tony's Pick: Take Cleveland

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