The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians will send Cole Ragans and Tanner Bibee to the mound, respectively, on Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Royals are -134 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Guardians (+114). Kansas City is a 1.5-run favorite (at +164 odds). The over/under is 7.5 runs for this game.
Here's everything you need 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 | -134 | +114 | 7.5 | -111 | -109 | -1.5 | +164 | -198 |
Royals vs. Guardians Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Guardians 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Royals 56%, Guardians 44%
Royals vs. Guardians Betting Insights
- The Royals won 63.6% of the games last season they were the moneyline favorite (49-28).
- In games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -134 or shorter last year, Kansas City had a record of 30-15 (66.7%).
- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Royals' implied win probability is 57.3%.
- The Guardians were underdogs in 65 games last season and won 29 (44.6%) of those contests.
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 with a .271 average, 27 home runs and 104 RBI last season.
- Jonathan India collected 132 hits, posted an OBP of .357 and a .392 SLG.
Royals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 0.5 (-220) | 1.5 (+135) | - | 0.5 (+155) |
| Salvador Pérez | 0.5 (-210) | 1.5 (+135) | - | 0.5 (+160) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.5 (+180) | 1.5 (-105) | - | 0.5 (+155) |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 (-155) | 0.5 (-160) | - | 0.5 (+210) |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 (-175) | 0.5 (-180) | - | 0.5 (+220) |
Guardians Player Insights
- Jose Ramirez had 39 home runs and 118 runs batted in last season.
- Steven Kwan had a .292 batting average 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 (-255) | 1.5 (+105) | - | 0.5 (+165) |
| Steven Kwan | 1.5 (+190) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+250) |
| Lane Thomas | 0.5 (-195) | 0.5 (-195) | - | 0.5 (+170) |
| Kyle Manzardo | 0.5 (-140) | 0.5 (-145) | - | 0.5 (+290) |
| Jhonkensy Noel | 0.5 (-140) | 0.5 (-145) | - | 0.5 (+210) |
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