Cole Ragans and Ben Lively are the scheduled starters when the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians meet on Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium, at 4:10 p.m. ET. The favored Royals have -173 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Guardians, who are listed at +145. Kansas City (-1.5) is favored on the run line. The game's over/under has been set at 8.5 runs.
Take a look at everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Royals-Guardians game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Royals vs. Guardians Game Information & Odds
- When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: FDSKC and CLEG
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | -173 | +145 | 8.5 | -114 | -106 | -1.5 | +123 | -148 |
Royals vs. Guardians Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Guardians 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Royals 56%, Guardians 44%
Royals vs. Guardians Betting Insights
- The Royals finished with a 49-28 record in games they were favored on the moneyline last season (winning 63.6% of those games).
- When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -173 or shorter last year, Kansas City finished with a record of 20-7 (74.1%).
- The Royals have an implied moneyline win probability of 63.4% in this contest.
- The Guardians won 29, or 44.6%, of the 65 games they played as underdogs last season.
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. hit 32 home runs last season, drove in 109 runs and posted a .332 batting average.
- Vinnie Pasquantino hit .262 with an OBP of .315 and a slugging percentage of .446.
- Salvador Perez finished last season with 27 home runs, 104 RBI and a batting average of .271.
- Jonathan India hit .248 with an OBP of .357, and a slugging percentage of .392.
Royals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 0.5 (-255) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+125) |
| Salvador Pérez | 0.5 (-270) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+125) |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 (-235) | 1.5 (+120) | - | 0.5 (+170) |
| Jonathan India | 0.5 (-250) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+180) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.5 (+135) | 1.5 (-135) | - | 0.5 (+115) |
Guardians Player Insights
- Jose Ramirez put up 39 home runs and had 118 runs batted in last season.
- Steven Kwan hit .292 a season ago with 140 hits.
- Carlos Santana hit .238 a season ago with 26 doubles, 23 home runs and 65 walks.
- Lane Thomas had 26 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 44 walks while hitting .237.
Guardians Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | 0.5 (-245) | 1.5 (+105) | - | 0.5 (+160) |
| Steven Kwan | 1.5 (+195) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+265) |
| Lane Thomas | 0.5 (-190) | 0.5 (-190) | - | 0.5 (+175) |
| Kyle Manzardo | 0.5 (-150) | 0.5 (-150) | - | 0.5 (+240) |
| Jhonkensy Noel | 0.5 (-140) | 0.5 (-140) | - | 0.5 (+230) |
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