{"id":2465340,"date":"2026-06-18T13:27:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2465340"},"modified":"2026-06-18T13:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:27:44","slug":"cardinals-vs-royals-prediction-odds-player-prop-bets-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/cardinals-vs-royals-prediction-odds-player-prop-bets-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals vs Royals Prediction, Odds &#038; Player Prop Bets Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <span data-uid=\"p1L9D9J0MjAUxK72Bl5\">Cardinals<\/span> are <span data-uid=\"36DaT21956gmw37j75W\">-105<\/span> favorites vs the <span data-uid=\"nlSV93nDL6mWB6R8L48\">Royals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-uid=\"u8vEfpDEAfTN82G9p9L\">Cardinals<\/span> vs <span data-uid=\"r0o8iRA6m4yIupiU416\">Royals<\/span> Over \/ Under today: <span data-uid=\"jX9U2TUukM3NK62EaXc\">8.5<\/span> Runs<\/li>\n<li><span data-uid=\"2S5lR4UjYRwhSyc51M1\">Cardinals<\/span> \/ <span data-uid=\"mkr1tuE6IRd4R2caJHa\">Royals<\/span> TV Channel: <span data-uid=\"4mM2lFBUyhNMehHosm4\">RYTV | KCTV | CATV<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <span data-uid=\"L8PPa591U9usOTeyWxC\">St. Louis Cardinals<\/span> (<span data-uid=\"4bFM9Sa720CMPTS5u15\">-105<\/span>) visit <span data-uid=\"0J8muq4FLylXO8SV26F\">Kauffman Stadium<\/span> to take on the <span data-uid=\"83sKP728sgkdDSoJc0Y\">Kansas City Royals<\/span> (<span data-uid=\"A900GOVuB806F0U7T62\">-115<\/span>) on <span data-uid=\"R95cchL6xcL24M20Iyt\">June 18, 2026<\/span>. First pitch is scheduled for <span data-uid=\"gU1356A1YE48o33lB47\">7:40 pm<\/span> in <span data-uid=\"bGVea8iE5wmM480bkcb\">Kansas City, MO<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This season, the <span data-uid=\"lY09B0xejo1e3eQ4E1T\">Cardinals<\/span> are <span data-uid=\"10076p54qCRD5xawTRG\">40-32<\/span> against the spread (ATS), while the <span data-uid=\"Vd9OO1Y8g7YdnTImF9I\">Royals<\/span> are <span data-uid=\"sjEPt0Kg599WnuLa5rR\">31-41<\/span> ATS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span data-uid=\"SIOe65qOxJ0exAK89f7\">Cardinals<\/span> vs <span data-uid=\"26kVPXQQkgO8T9a8uLF\">Royals<\/span> Starting Pitchers Today:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-uid=\"3442w1wtPg3okYF5fyw\">Cardinals<\/span> starting pitcher: <span data-uid=\"4qMKDtMJOqkTHxLJA9a\">Matthew Liberatore<\/span> <span data-uid=\"1glS30np91wHXokTNB8\">3-3<\/span>, <span data-uid=\"Y0XfBV9j6u5812L33k6\">4.72<\/span> ERA<\/li>\n<li><span data-uid=\"sn1aGuL910GA30f37TI\">Royals<\/span> starting pitcher: <span data-uid=\"iC07Y111428NAC36mpe\">Noah Cameron<\/span> <span data-uid=\"OJ6i1268rv8Gh1H3PP7\">3-4<\/span>, <span data-uid=\"M47USDUH8G2J5812BUd\">4.08<\/span> ERA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"away-name-vs-home-name-odds-over-under-moneyline\"><span data-uid=\"D9FhF6CV7IJuEaB46Q4\">Cardinals<\/span> vs. <span data-uid=\"1Xp87uu7sQ7ElEcepr6\">Royals<\/span> Odds, Run Line, Over\/Under &amp; Moneyline <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table template-full-width-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Spread<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Over \/ Under<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Moneyline<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-uid=\"RJ7N580uIGF404KnNF5\">Cardinals<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><span data-uid=\"132kao0C91fMo6mr95Y\">-1.5<\/span>   <span data-uid=\"66u320bdhi4s34Q0nl9\">+155<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">O <span data-uid=\"2v3n898k371lvvHL6cP\">8.5<\/span>   <span data-uid=\"RPcsHS9o0LM79131J7n\">+100<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><span data-uid=\"1Ii85rpPp2PGpYa5En2\">-105<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-uid=\"L66Yir15J5J3m3OXe4c\">Royals<\/span> <\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><span data-uid=\"a35lWNY8nWFgR6Ghr4J\">+1.5<\/span>   <span data-uid=\"L89XtRfAwC3G0OgCRTM\">-190<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">U <span data-uid=\"0O1k8Y2yn14upmI9F4W\">8.5<\/span>   <span data-uid=\"8I94C57Gsm2NwGFU0iQ\">-120<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><span data-uid=\"xbA6n2Theqy1xFLrU0P\">-115<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on recent trends the model predicts the <strong><strong><span data-uid=\"IqTi267981G609Vu380\">Royals<\/span><\/strong> will win<\/strong> <span data-uid=\"lO2j9j3LS2X2R10549x\">Thursday<\/span>\u2018s MLB game with <strong><strong><span data-uid=\"wR5nKF69qtHs61980h8\">52.2%<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bet now on <span data-uid=\"Xy53TQulcxvnDY1mN5j\">Cardinals<\/span> vs <span data-uid=\"Rn3k7fW7nfK6pneBm2Q\">Royals<\/span> and all games with BetMGM<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for <span data-uid=\"2c4teH1e4EodweQDg63\">Cardinals<\/span> players for <span data-uid=\"5LCVHd7B6lOW8fg4X82\">Thursday<\/span>\u2018s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-away-name-player-prop-bets-today\">Best <span data-uid=\"3wfpHAUqdoM761e5kIi\">Cardinals<\/span> Player Prop Bets Today:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alec Burleson has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 6 away games (+19.50 Units \/ 325% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>Alec Burleson has hit the RBIs Over in 12 of his last 20 games (+10.80 Units \/ 54% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>Alec Burleson has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+10.75 Units \/ 42% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>Alec Burleson has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+9.80 Units \/ 38% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>Jordan Walker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+8.10 Units \/ 27% ROI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for <span data-uid=\"L9GTCs14NyINFPf7444\">Royals<\/span> players for <span data-uid=\"lsP19kc0mLl2rYPxgOb\">Thursday<\/span>\u2018s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-home-name-player-prop-best-bets-today\">Best <span data-uid=\"Xtd99wENtcm4QAwl95E\">Royals<\/span> Player Prop Best Bets Today:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jac Caglianone has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+11.00 Units \/ 54% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>Carter Jensen has hit the Hits Over in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units \/ 52% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>Nick Loftin has hit the Runs Under in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units \/ 45% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+7.90 Units \/ 27% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>Carter Jensen has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.95 Units \/ 64% ROI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"positive-betting-trends-for-the-away-team-run-line-moneyline-run-totals\"><span data-uid=\"f4txDXrTG2F3gRuutbi\">Cardinals<\/span> Best Bets Today:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 33 of their last 50 games (+13.60 Units \/ 22% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 33 of their last 50 games (+11.75 Units \/ 16% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games (+10.00 Units \/ 51% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games (+9.75 Units \/ 22% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 45 games (+9.75 Units \/ 20% ROI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"positive-betting-trends-for-the-home-team-run-line-moneyline-run-totals\"><span data-uid=\"9vIgEomP2jLa9S5iq23\">Royals<\/span> Best Bets Today:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.60 Units \/ 30% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.55 Units \/ 13% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.30 Units \/ 22% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games at home (+1.55 Units \/ 4% ROI)<\/li>\n<li>The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 16 games (+1.45 Units \/ 8% ROI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-away-team-against-the-spread-ats-record\"><span data-uid=\"eQ1W5l145gd8Fui79i9\">Cardinals<\/span> Against the Spread (ATS) Record<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against the spread this season, the <span data-uid=\"DqTqA9WfKqh5sP4taE1\">Cardinals<\/span> are <span data-uid=\"xqDpmIjO7HYrHA2tWlv\">45-26<\/span> against the <strong>Run Line<\/strong> (<span data-uid=\"9Y8J2Q324It54FabcKX\">+10.7<\/span> Units \/ <span data-uid=\"2rOJM985r04r7qO2VsS\">10.25%<\/span> ROI).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-uid=\"X213YOa7aX9nBgJNgu6\">40-32<\/span> when betting on the <strong>Moneyline<\/strong> for <span data-uid=\"T03JpfSo3G27uHQXT17\">+12.35<\/span> Units \/ <span data-uid=\"45YPhdnJ590AJRIEQan\">16.21%<\/span> ROI<\/li>\n<li><span data-uid=\"14fE3PiHp8uppE6w873\">31-37<\/span> when betting on the total runs <strong>Over<\/strong> for <span data-uid=\"HeOJIyFiPBV618T3usv\">-9.4<\/span> Units \/ <span data-uid=\"3egCABdhcXX0Y30rOLw\">-11.93%<\/span> ROI<\/li>\n<li><span data-uid=\"q5R0ht8p76Gs0LJh3kH\">37-31<\/span> when betting on the total runs <strong>Under<\/strong> for <span data-uid=\"33WIH99sh0QFhlbcG84\">+2.7<\/span> Units \/ <span data-uid=\"5cLaVMUuWXf3Qkel7QY\">3.39%<\/span> ROI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-team-against-the-spread-ats-record\"><span data-uid=\"OyPwsuMj4UABNMN0I7w\">Royals<\/span> Against the Spread (ATS) Record<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against the spread this season, the <span data-uid=\"4TAk1Ih95Y47jWx78O1\">Royals<\/span> are <span data-uid=\"3T5Ox2JgL1k5X67JuWB\">31-41<\/span> against the <strong>Run Line<\/strong> (<span data-uid=\"r3Tyew0omla3yU8CkxD\">-18.55<\/span> Units \/ <span data-uid=\"Sj38Au62C1660M1cLyI\">-18.09%<\/span> ROI).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-uid=\"Np746OAb2soLC8C2nlk\">30-45<\/span> when betting on the <strong>Moneyline<\/strong> for <span data-uid=\"t44gn3WD9Mx05cw9b22\">-19.5<\/span> Units \/ <span data-uid=\"KmgH6a2EWglGV57R1JG\">-22.6%<\/span> ROI<\/li>\n<li><span data-uid=\"Ul593j1Akxm9NKTj6Wc\">34-40<\/span> when betting on the total runs <strong>Over<\/strong> for <span data-uid=\"Xpohlj8va9EVl7IuWQ1\">-9.8<\/span> Units \/ <span data-uid=\"2NnrP6Hj6b2r0GQqtaC\">-11.88%<\/span> ROI<\/li>\n<li><span data-uid=\"LONtOG5ia73KMNC3adA\">40-34<\/span> when betting on the total runs <strong>Under<\/strong> for <span data-uid=\"3XPftNRNUbVb48ohXm6\">+2.8<\/span> Units \/ <span data-uid=\"jbE9PIf110vHpYGemaB\">3.39%<\/span> ROI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tRoyals vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<table class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table\" role=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-head\" role=\"row\">\n<th class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"columnheader\"\/>\n<th class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"columnheader\" style=\"text-align:center;\">Yes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-row\" role=\"row\">\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Jordan Walker<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/baseball-23\/betting\/usa-9\/mlb-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">+325<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-row\" role=\"row\">\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Salvador Perez<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/baseball-23\/betting\/usa-9\/mlb-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">+425<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-row\" role=\"row\">\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>JJ Wetherholt<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/baseball-23\/betting\/usa-9\/mlb-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">+425<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-row\" role=\"row\">\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Nelson Velazquez<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/baseball-23\/betting\/usa-9\/mlb-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">+425<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-row\" role=\"row\">\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Jac Caglianone<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td class=\"betmgm-player-props-list-table-column\" role=\"cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/baseball-23\/betting\/usa-9\/mlb-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">+450<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tRoyals vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tRoyals vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"away-team-keys-to-the-game-vs-the-home-team\"><span data-uid=\"o7T8YLPH2trEfGy79BQ\">Cardinals<\/span> Keys to the Game vs. the <span data-uid=\"kI3sPHdB9gyMu2YrVti\">Royals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cardinals are 3-28 (.097) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season \u2014 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .054.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals are 16-5 (.762) when they\u2019ve scored in the first inning this season \u2014 tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .645.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals are 12-93 (.114) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season \u2014 tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .094.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals were just 7-11 (.389) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season \u2014 tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keys-to-the-game-away-home-team-keys-to-the-game-vs-the-away-team\"><span data-uid=\"rX6NEm5e008QHrraSh2\">Royals<\/span> Keys to the Game vs. the <span data-uid=\"Hj1yJVe8kNLsXNM53y1\">Cardinals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royals are just 22-8 (.733) when leading entering the 8th inning this season \u2014 lowest in MLB; League Avg: .897.<\/p>\n<p>The Royals are just 22-6 (.786) when leading entering the 9th inning this season \u2014 lowest in MLB; League Avg: .946.<\/p>\n<p>The Royals are just 2-24 (.077) when allowing 10 or more hits this season \u2014 lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.<\/p>\n<p>The Royals are just 30-45 (.400)  this season \u2014 tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"away-team-hitting-stats-trends\"><span data-uid=\"KNPGoTGu4YklyKni8Xo\">Cardinals<\/span> Hitting Stats &amp; Trends<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 17% of their PA\u2019s against LHP this season \u2014 2nd best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals hitters are slugging .261 on pitches out of the zone this season \u2014 3rd best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals hitters have 100 extra-base hits out of 341 total hits (just 29%) against starting pitchers this season \u2014 lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals hitters have put 40% of their swings in play against LHP this season \u2014 tied for 2nd highest in MLB.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-team-hitting-stats-trends\"><span data-uid=\"21swOKl379SugP3O1n6\">Royals<\/span> Hitting Stats &amp; Trends<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royals hitters have an OPS of just .458 (1,465 PA\u2019s) with two-strikes this season \u2014 2nd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>The Royals are just 22-8 (.733) when leading entering the 8th inning this season \u2014 lowest in MLB; League Avg: .897.<\/p>\n<p>Royals hitters are slugging just .220 with two-strikes this season \u2014 lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>The Royals are batting .248 with two outs this season \u2014 tied for 5th best in MLB.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"away-team-pitching-stats-trends\"><span data-uid=\"BsMm665Dn6SB7N5MxV1\">Cardinals<\/span> Pitching Stats &amp; Trends<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cardinals pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 90.3 MPH this season (1,870 balls in play) \u2014 highest in MLB<\/p>\n<p>Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Cardinals pitchers  this season \u2014 tied for 2nd highest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 90.3 MPH (1,870 batted balls)  this season \u2014 highest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers  this season \u2014 3rd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-team-pitching-stats-trends\"><span data-uid=\"9F89vCP0jtGEAKgH5SG\">Royals<\/span> Pitching Stats &amp; Trends<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% in close and late situations this season \u2014 lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% in late innings this season \u2014 2nd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Royals pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 59 double plays in 517 opportunities (11%)  this season \u2014 tied for best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents have a chase percentage of just 28% against the Royals pitchers  this season \u2014 tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More MLB Reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bet now on <span data-uid=\"Xy53TQulcxvnDY1mN5j\">Cardinals<\/span> vs <span data-uid=\"Rn3k7fW7nfK6pneBm2Q\">Royals<\/span> and all games with BetMGM<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/latest-sports-betting-promotions-offers-betmgm-2\/\">Sportsbook promos<\/a> are always available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.com\/en\/sports?pid=direct&amp;af_sub1=7071077&amp;wm=7071077&amp;tdpeh=BetMGM&amp;utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=jarvis\">BetMGM<\/a>. 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