The Kansas City Royals (3-6) will try to sweep the San Francisco Giants (3-5) at Oracle Park on Sunday, at 4:05 PM ET.
The Giants are a home favorite (-155) against the Royals (+133). The total for this game is 8.5.
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Giants vs Royals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | -155 | +133 | 8.5 |
Giants Betting Insights
- The Giants have lost both games they’ve played as favorites this season.
- San Francisco has played as favorites of -155 or more once this season and lost that game.
- The implied probability of a win from the Giants, based on the moneyline, is 60.8%.
- Games involving San Francisco has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in five of eight chances this season.
- The Giants are 3-5-0 ATS in their eight games with a spread this season.
Royals Betting Insights
- The Royals have been underdogs in nine games this season and have come away with the win three times (33.3%) in those contests.
- Kansas City has a win-loss record of 1-5 when favored by +133 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 42.9% chance of walking away with the win.
- Kansas City and its opponents have hit the over in four of its nine games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Royals are 3-6-0 against the spread in their nine games that had a posted line this season.
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Giants Probable Pitcher – Anthony DeSclafani
- DeSclafani helped his team cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw six scoreless innings while allowing three hits against the Chicago White Sox.
- This will be DeSclafani’s first game as the moneyline favorite this season.
- DeSclafani’s team won in his only start this season.
- The only game started by DeSclafani with a total this season hit the over.
Giants Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Brebbia | 4 | 3.1 | 5 | 2.70 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Rogers | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Camilo Doval | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Hjelle | 2 | 3.2 | 5 | 2.45 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rogers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 |
Royals Probable Pitcher – Kris Bubic
- The Royals will look to Bubic (0-0) to open the game and make his second start this season.
- His most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when the left-hander went five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up seven hits.
- The Royals were named the moneyline underdog for one Bubic start this season — they lost.
- His team has lost the only matchup he’s made an appearance in this season.
- Bubic’s only start with a total this season went under.
Royals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Garrett | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Clarke | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Cuas | 4 | 4.2 | 6 | 5.79 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Coleman | 4 | 4.1 | 4 | 6.23 | 0 | 0 |
| Aroldis Chapman | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 |
Giants Hitting Trends
- The Giants have hit two or more home runs in three games this season, and won each time.
- San Francisco has racked up at least five extra-base hits in three games this season, and won every time.
- The club is 3-1 in the games this season it has put up at least eight hits.
- San Francisco has a 3-1 record in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
- The Giants have gone 2-2 in the four games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.
Royals Hitting Trends
- They are 2-1 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
- Kansas City is 29th in MLB, slugging .331.
- In four games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 3-1.
- Kansas City has the No. 26 offense in MLB, scoring 2.9 runs per game (26 total runs).
- The Royals’ .264 on-base percentage ranks 29th in the majors.
Giants vs. Royals Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Giants (-155)
Over/Under Pick: Under (8.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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