Guardians vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 28, 2024, 5:09PM | Published: Aug 27, 2024, 6:29PM
The Cleveland Guardians will sqaure off with the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Progressive Field on Thursday, beginning at 3:10am AEST.
The Guardians will have Tanner Bibee (10-6, 3.46 ERA) start, while the Royals will counter with Michael Wacha (11-6, 3.32 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Guardians vs Royals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cleveland vs Kansas City MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Guardians a 58% chance of beating the Royals at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs Royals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Progressive Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Guardians $1.65, Royals $2.25
- Line: Guardians -1.5 ($2.40), Royals +1.5 ($1.57)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Guardians at $1.65 and the Royals at $2.25.
The Guardians are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.40 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.57.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.
Guardians vs Royals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Guardians -1.5 at $2.40 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Guardians vs Royals best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Guardians have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Even though the Royals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Guardians -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Guardians vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Kansas City game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs Kansas City game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Guardians vs Royals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Guardians and Royals at Progressive Field is scheduled to commence at 3:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Thursday 29 August 2024
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: Progressive Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Kansas City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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