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Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals
The Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals will meet on the field at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Triston McKenzie in this game. McKenzie has a 1-0 record and a 2.70 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Royals will be Jakob Junis. The right hander has a 4.26 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Indians as -163-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Kansas City, they were a 10-1 loser as they battled the Indians on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Indians at -200 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Cleveland, they were a 10-1 winner as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Indians at -200 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Cleveland:
Team record: 22-14 SU
Cleveland is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Cleveland is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Cleveland is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City:
Team record: 14-22 SU
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Next up:
Cleveland home to Milwaukee Friday, September 4
Kansas City home to Chicago Thursday, September 3