KC @ CHC
6:20 pm • MARQStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 3.83 | 5-6 | |
 |  | 6.20 | 3-14 |
Royals vs. Cubs Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Royals 40-87 | +1.5 | +1.5-111 | o9-120 | +177 |
Cubs 65-59 | u10 | -1.5-110 | u9-100 | -219 |
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Royals vs. Cubs Notes
Keys to the Game
The Royals are just 4-7 (.364) when tied entering the 7th inning this season -- tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Matchup Contrasts
Nico Hoerner is batting .343 against RHP over the last 30 days -- seventh best in MLB-- 93rd Percentile. Right handed batters are hitting .373 (22-for-59) against Jordan Lyles over the last 30 days -- second worst among qualified SPs-- second Percentile.
Nico Hoerner has struck out in just 14% of PA's this season -- 13th lowest in MLB-- 91st Percentile. Jordan Lyles has a strikeout rate of just 17% vs right-handed batters this season -- seventh lowest among qualified SPs-- 12th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Jordan Lyles has an ERA of 7.19 (66.1 IP) on the road this season -- highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 4.10 -- first Percentile.
Jordan Lyles has thrown his off-speed pitches for a strike just 50% (654/1,297) of the time since last season -- lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 113 total IP; League Avg: 62% -- 0 Percentile.
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Last 5 Matchups
Betting Trends
- Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
- Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Cubs are 28-31 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Cubs' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 35 of Cubs' 65 last games at home
Royals vs. Cubs Public Betting
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Royals vs. Cubs Injury Updates
Royals Injuries
Taylor Clarke
RPClarke is out with elbow
Out
Brad Keller
SPKeller is out with shoulder
Out
Josh Taylor
RPTaylor is out with shoulder
Out
Josh Staumont
RPStaumont is out with neck
Out
Nick Pratto
1BPratto is out with groin
Out
Kris Bubic
SPBubic is out with elbow
Out
Daniel Lynch
SPLynch is out with shoulder
Out
Vinnie Pasquantino
1BPasquantino is out with shoulder
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Cubs Injuries
Marcus Stroman
SPStroman is out with hip
Out
Brad Boxberger
RPBoxberger is out with arm
Out
Nick Burdi
RPBurdi is out with appendix
Out
Brandon Hughes
RPHughes is out with knee
Out
Royals vs. Cubs Box Score
Royals Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ.Lyles, P | 92 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M.Melendez, LF | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B.Witt Jr., SS | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3M.Massey, 2B | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4S.Perez, C | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5N.Velazquez, DH | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6K.Isbel, CF | 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7M.Duffy, 3B | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7M.Garcia, PH | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8M.Beaty, 1B | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8D.Waters, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9D.Blanco, RF | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RK.Hendricks, P | 90 | 6.1 | 3 | 1 | |
| RM.Leiter Jr., P | 5 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | |
| RJ.Merryweather, P | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RA.Alzolay, P | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M.Tauchman, CF | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2N.Hoerner, 2B | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3I.Happ, LF | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4C.Bellinger, 1B | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5D.Swanson, SS | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6C.Morel, DH | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7J.Candelario, 3B | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8S.Suzuki, RF | 1-3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9M.Amaya, C | 1-2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Royals vs. Cubs Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Royals 40-87 | o3.5-122 | u3.5-105 |
Cubs 65-59 | o5.5105 | u5.5-140 |
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