Royals vs. Angels MLB Odds, Preview and Prediction – June 22nd, 2022

By Carlos Chacon • June 22, 2022

The Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels end their three-game saga on Wednesday night. The visitors take control after an imposing 6-2 victory over the hosts in the opening game. Los Angeles dropped another game against the bottom AL Central division team in the second game, giving the Royals plenty of momentum leading up to the final meeting.

Nitrobetting covers the Royals vs. Angels game in this preview. We provide event info and crucial team stats below. More than that, we share the latest MLB betting odds, trends, and predictions–all of which are geared to help you secure the best picks.

Yankees vs. Rays Game Information

FINAL: Angels 11, Royals 12 pic.twitter.com/ef8pYnd56u
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 22, 2022

When: Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 8:10 PM ET
Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
TV: Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports West
Radio: 610 Sports Radio-KCSP (Royals) / AM830 KLAA (Angels)
Live Stream: MLB.tv
MLB Odds: Royals (+207) / Angels (-244)

Why bet on the Kansas City Royals?

The Royals need work to do as they sit dead last in the AL Central division. However, their recent performances introduce a more positive trend. The hitters of Kansas City record 254 runs and 535 hits in 67 games played. They have a .238 batting average and a .303 on-base percentage leading up to the contest.

The Kansas City Royals give Daniel Lynch the start for this game. Although he hasn’t faced a good portion of the Angels’ hitters before, the 25-year-old pitcher does have promising numbers leading up to the game. This June, Lynch racked up 18 hits and 11 runs in 16 innings pitched. He holds a 5.19 ERA and 60 strikeouts on a 3-6 record. As a team, the Royals record a 4.95 ERA, 1.47 ERA, on a .265 batting average against.

Kansas City is doing better on the road and looks to have the Angels under pressure. If they get back on track and bounce back after their recent defeat, we might even see the visitors come home with the series win.

Why bet on the Los Angeles Angels?

The Angels sit right behind the top team Houston Astros in the AL West division. They have a significantly better record than the Royals on paper. However, seeing that they dropped the first game to the visitors, there’s still a chance that the series swings in either direction.

Taking the mound for the Angels is Noah Syndergaard. He has an overall record of 4-6 and currently rides a 3.86 ERA. So far, he lasts an average of 5.28 innings per outing, with 6.17 strikeouts per nine innings pitched. Meanwhile, he allows an average of 2.31 walks per nine and has given up six home runs this season.

Lining up the 29-year-old’s numbers against Kansas City’s batters, he registered 14 strikeouts against 11 different pitchers. His previous performance against the Royals saw eight hits and five runs in 7.1 innings pitched with a 3.86 ERA.

As for the hitters, the Angels have 298 runs in 561 hits in 71 games. They have a batting average of .237 while maintaining a .305 on-base percentage.

Royals vs. Angels MLB Betting Trends

The Royals are 4-1 in the last five road games.
The Royals are 4-6 in the last ten games against the Angels.
The totals went under in five of the Royals’ last five road games.
The Angels are 2-3 in the last five games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
The Angels are 8-2 in the last ten home games against the Royals.
The totals went over in two of the Angels’ last four games against the Royals.

Royals vs. Angels Betting Prediction

Heading into the closing game of the series, the pitching matchup looks to swing in the way of the Angels. Syndergaard has a better ERA and WHIP record compared to Daniel Lynch. However, the unknown variables make for an intriguing matchup as the latter might bring a different dimension to the game. Ultimately, the unexpected turn of events makes for a good pairing for both baseball fans and bettors.

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