Royals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 July 2024
Last updated: Jul 27, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Jul 26, 2024, 6:46PM
The Kansas City Royals will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 9:10am AEST.
The Royals will have Seth Lugo (12-4, 2.38 ERA) start, while the Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga (8-2, 2.86 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Royals vs Cubs game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Kansas City vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Royals a 53% chance of beating the Cubs at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Royals $1.73, Cubs $2.10
- Line: Royals -1.5 ($2.54), Cubs +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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, TAB currently has the Royals at $1.73 and the Cubs at $2.10.
The Royals are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.54 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Royals vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $2.10 with TAB (1.4% edge)
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB (66% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (57% probability)
Our Royals vs Cubs betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Royals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our recommended option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Royals vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Kansas City vs Cubs game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Kansas City vs Cubs game.
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Royals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Royals and Cubs at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to begin at 9:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday 28 July 2024
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Our Kansas City vs Cubs predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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