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Kansas City Royals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
The Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Chase Field.
Jon Heasley will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Right hander Heasley is 0-2 this season with a 4.32 ERA.
Heasley's opponent in this one will be Zac Gallen. The Diamondbacks right hander has a 1.14 ERA to go along with a 3-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Diamondbacks as -192-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Arizona won its last outing, a 9-5 result against the Royals on May 23. Bettors who backed the Diamondbacks at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Kansas City was a 9-5 loser in its last match on the road against the Diamondbacks. They lost as -105 underdogs, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Kansas City:
Team record: 14-27 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Kansas City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Arizona:
Team record: 22-22 SU
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Next up:
Kansas City at Minnesota Thursday, May 26
Arizona home to Los Angeles Thursday, May 26