Marlins at Royals
O/U 9 · RL Royals -1.5 · Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City Royals ML-116
CONF 56%
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The read
This is a bet on Michael Wacha’s matchup, not on Kansas City being “due.” Wacha has allowed five earned runs across his last 20 innings with 19 strikeouts and one walk. He also owns a 3.04 home ERA and has limited left-handed hitters to a .216 average and .606 OPS. That is a strong fit against a Miami lineup starting five left-handed bats.
Sandy Alcantara remains a formidable opponent, but his 4.22 road ERA contrasts with Wacha’s home work. Kansas City’s confirmed nine has hit .291 with 15 home runs over the last 15 days, and Michael Massey returned Wednesday with two hits and a double. The Royals have enough current offense to support the starting-pitching edge I see.
Kansas City’s bullpen is the primary risk. However, Wacha has completed seven and eight innings in his last two starts, Steven Cruz has not pitched in six days, and Craig Kimbrel and Nate Pearson threw only nine and 14 pitches yesterday. At a modest -116, Wacha’s recent command, home performance and handedness advantage are enough for me to back Kansas City.
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Props on this game
3Kyle IsbelUNDER 1.5 H+R+RBI H+R+RBI-135
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Isbel is batting ninth after going 0-for-7 in this series, and he has produced no hits, runs or RBIs in four of his past six games. Now he draws Sandy Alcantara, who has allowed a low 5.1% barrel rate while holding left-handed hitters to a .680 OPS. Isbel likely needs either multiple hits or involvement in a scoring play to beat this number, and the bottom-of-the-order placement limits his opportunities.
Sandy AlcantaraOVER 18.5 Pitcher Outs Pitcher Outs+135
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This price is worth taking on Alcantara recording one out in the seventh. He has completed at least six innings in eight straight starts and cleared 18.5 outs in five of those eight. His slider has held hitters to a .114 xwOBA, his overall barrel rate is only 5.1%, and Kansas City has a modest .722 OPS against right-handed pitching. Miami also has an incentive to ride its ace after using five relievers Wednesday.
Heriberto HernandezOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+310
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Hernandez is my choice from the home-run board because he owns 22 homers and has gone deep four times in his past 15 games. Michael Wacha has allowed 22 home runs in 27 starts, with 14 coming against right-handed hitters, and he has surrendered a homer in six of his past eight outings. Hernandez leads off, giving him the best chance on this board to receive five plate appearances, and the 12 mph wind blowing toward left field is favorable for his right-handed power.
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