Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Progressive Field in Cleveland

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Probable Pitchers: (R) Guthrie, J (1-1) vs. (R) Bauer, T (2-0)

The Kansas City Royals take on the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday 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 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. They are 18-6 in their last 24 games vs. a right-handed starter and 29-12 in their last 41 overall. The under is 3-0-1 in the Royals last 4 overall and 3-1-1 in their last 5 road games.

The Indians are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. the American League Central and 4-10 in their last 14 overall. They are 4-10 in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 1-4 in their last 5 home games. The under is 8-3 in the Indians last 11 overall and 8-3 in their last 11 vs. the American League Central.

Head-to-head, the Royals are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

Kansas City Royals Betting Trends

The Kansas City Royals are 8-8-2 against the over/under

The run differential for the Kansas City Royals is 1.7

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 5-11-1 against the over/under

The run differential for the Cleveland Indians is -0.4

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)

Guy's Pick: Take Cleveland

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