Happy Labor Day, family. With everyone off for the long weekend, what better way to spend the day than watching millionaires swing a bat tiny little ball. The Guardians are in Kansas City to take on the Royals, and they sit just 3.5 games ahead of the Royals and Twins for the AL Central.
Here are our best bets for the Guardians @ Royals!
Guardians @ Royals Game Information
Kauffman Stadium; Kansas City, Missouri
Matchup Information
- Location: Kauffman Stadium; Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: Sunday, September 1st, 2024
- First Pitch: 3:10 PM EST
Pitching Matchup
- Cleveland Guardians: Gavin Williams (2–7, 4.99 ERA)
- Kansas City Royals: Michael Wacha (8–7, 4.31 ERA)
Betting Odds
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Run Line
- Cleveland Guardians +1.5 (-215)
- Kansas City Royals -1.5 (+185)
Money Line
- Cleveland Guardians (-104)
- Kansas City Royals (-106)
Total
- Over 8.5 (-104)
- Under 8.5 (-116)
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Guardians @ Royals Analysis & Breakdown
Salvy & Vinnie celebrate yet another home run for the big dog, Salvador Pérez.
The AL Central is still wide open, and 3 of this division’s team could very well take home the crown. The Guardians lead the pack at 78-59, with both the Royals and Twins right on their heels, with each team just 3.5 games back.
With just 25 or fewer games left for most teams, each game means that much more; multiply that by 5 for divisional matchups. The Royals have had Cleveland’s number this year, winning 7 of their 10 matchups so far this year.
This is the last time these two teams will matchup this year, and lucky for Kansas City, it’s coming at Kayffman Stadium. The Royals are 4-1 against the Guards at Kauffman, and have won 60% of their home games this year.
The Royals are averaging 5.3 runs per game against the Guardians this year, and average 5.17 runs per game at home this year. Their bats remain hot at home, and we’re riding that exact same wave.
Salvador Pérez o1.5 Total Bases (+150) via BetOnline – Get a $500 WELCOME BONUS
Salvador. Pérez has one of the best names in baseball, and he’s got a fantastic matchup today. Pèrez is batting in the 4 spot of this Royals lineups, and it’s been the perfect spot for him this year.
He’s having, arguably, his 2nd best year of his career and this year the Royals are actually winning games. Pérez recorded 121 RBI and 48 home runs in 2021, but the Royals went 74-88 and finished 4th in their division.
This year, Salvador Pérez has recorded 25 home runs, 94 RBI, and 55 runs scored. A big part of his big year, and a big part of the Royals success, is the top 3 of this Royals’ lineups.
Bobby Witt is a bonafide MVP candidate and you couldn’t convince me otherwise. The other two spots do usually rotate, but with guys like Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia, the Royals are in good hands.
Pérez is batting 0.270 at home this year, and has recorded a 0.524 SLG in the month of August. He hit 6 home runs and scored 21 RBIs while doing it. He’s been great and he’s been great against Gavin Williams.
Sal’s gone 3/4 in his career against Williams, with 3 singles. Williams has recorded a 6.56 ERA this month, giving up 5 home runs in 5 starts in August.
Mookie Betts o1.5 Total Bases (+105) via BetOnline
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Bobby Witt Jr. Home Run (+265) via BetOnline – Get a $500 WELCOME BONUS
The Royals are just 3.5 games back of the Guardians for 1st in the AL Central.
Bobby Witt would be the American League MVP if Aaron Judge wasn’t playing baseball. He’s been phenomenal this year, hitting 0.340 on the year with 30 home runs and 97 RBI. Witt’s been even better at home this year, posting a 0.392 batting average and a 0.705 SLG.
He’s homered in back to back games, and he’s got 4 yaks against the Guardians this season. Witt’s got a 0.359 batting average this year against the Guardians with a 0.769 SLG. He’s been good at home this year, but he’s been even better against the Guardians.
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Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-115) via BetOnline
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To Recap, MLB Betting Insights for September 2nd, 2024:
In the Guardians vs. Royals game today, we’re rolling with 2 plays. Salvador Pérez o1.5 Total Bases (+150), and Bobby Witt Jr. o1.5 Total Bases (-115); both via BetOnline.
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