Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue their successful road series. After dominating the struggling Colorado Rockies with a combined score of 20:9, they now travel to face the Kansas City Royals, who are currently on a five-game losing streak.
Kansas City Royals
The slump for the Kansas City Royals has been ongoing for some time. Since 10 May, they have posted a 14:26 record—well below acceptable standards. They are currently enduring a 10-game home losing streak, which includes a 0:3 shutout loss to the Oakland Athletics. The last time hitters of the Kansas City Royals managed more than two runs in a home fixture was on 14 June.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The trajectory of the Los Angeles Dodgers this season is reminiscent of last year—injuries have disrupted the pitching rotation, but the offence continues to deliver. The team leads MLB in home runs (128), batting average (26.5%), and runs per game (5.63). With Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Shohei Ohtani in the lineup, defensive frailties are largely offset.
Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
When the Los Angeles Dodgers win on the road, they tend to do so emphatically: 13 of their last 14 away victories have been by at least a two-run margin. Given the ongoing difficulties of the Kansas City Royals, supporting the spread appears to be the most logical play.
