The Kansas City Royals were rolling. On May 24th they won their eighth game in a row to push their record to 34-19 for the season. Since then they've gone 6-11 including a 1-5 stretch in their last six games. This is a spot where the Dodgers have to take advantage and stack some wins against a struggling team. Particularly since Los Angeles just lost two-of-three at home to the Rangers.
BetMGM likes LA to bounce back with Gavin Stone on the mound at home against the Royals on Friday. Here's what the betting lines look like:
Pitching matchup
KC, Cole Ragans: 14 GS, 4-4, 3.08 ERA, 79.0 IP, 66 H, 25 BB, 98 K
LAD, Gavin Stone: 12 GS, 7-2, 2.93 ERA, 67.2 IP, 63 H, 21 BB, 53 K
Run line
Royals +1.5: -160
Dodgers -1.5: +135
Moneyline
Royals: +130
Dodgers: -155
Total
Over 8 runs: -115
Under 8 runs: -105
Prediction
This pitching matchup should be a ton of fun. Ragans is really rolling lately, allowing only four earned runs in his last five starts. Stone has been very good as well though with only two earned allowed in his last three starts. We don't expect either offense to take over this game. The Dodgers have had trouble coming up with hits in key situations, and whether they can drive in the runners they do get will be the deciding factor Friday night.
Dodgers 3, Royals 2
