Athletics vs. Royals Best Run Line 5/19/24

Oakland Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals Game Pick

The Oakland Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, May 19th, at 2:10 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals Odds

Moneyline: Athletics +145 (BetMGM), Royals -164 (FanDuel)

Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (-140 Caesars Casino), Royals -1.5 (+126 FanDuel)

Total: Over 8.5 (-115 BetMGM), Under 9.0 (-110 BetRivers)

Starting Pitchers

Athletics: JP Sears (3.96 ERA; 1.14 WHIP)

Royals: Brady Singer (2.84 ERA; 1.10 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: Oakland Athletics: 19-29 Kansas City Royals: 28-19

ATS: Oakland Athletics: 22-26 Kansas City Royals: 25-22

Over/Under: Oakland Athletics: 22-24-2 Kansas City Royals: 24-20-3

Matchup Preview

The Oakland Athletics will be facing off against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, May 19th, at 2:10 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Royals emerged victorious in both games. The Athletics will be looking to turn the tide and secure a win in this matchup.

Key players to watch for the Athletics include Abraham Toro at third base, who has a .293 batting average, .343 on-base percentage, and .446 slugging percentage. He has hit 4 home runs and has 17 RBI. Brent Rooker, the designated hitter, has been a consistent contributor with a .272 batting average, .355 on-base percentage, and .568 slugging percentage. He has hit 10 home runs and has 28 RBI. JJ Bleday, the center fielder, has a .242 batting average, .320 on-base percentage, and .427 slugging percentage. He has hit 5 home runs and has 18 RBI.

On the other side, the Royals have key players such as Salvador Perez at catcher, who has a .335 batting average, .403 on-base percentage, and .557 slugging percentage. He has hit 8 home runs and has 34 RBI. Bobby Witt Jr., the shortstop, has a .291 batting average, .355 on-base percentage, and .497 slugging percentage. He has hit 5 home runs and has 23 RBI. Maikel Garcia at third base has a .238 batting average, .286 on-base percentage, and .381 slugging percentage. He has hit 5 home runs and has 28 RBI.

Both teams have shown strength in their respective lineups, but the Athletics will need to step up their game to secure a win against the Royals. With the recent matchup history favoring the Royals and their strong offensive efficiency, they have the upper hand in this matchup.

Runline pick: Royals