MLB Prediction: Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels (Thursday, September 25 at 09:35 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | KC | LAA |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -115 | -105 |
| Total (O/U) | 9.5 | |
| Run Line | -1.5 (136) | +1.5 (-165) |
| Last 5 RPG | 7.4 | 3.4 |
| Record | 79–79 | 71–87 |
| Lines: BetMGM, BetOnline.ag, BetRivers, BetUS +7 more | ||
More MLB picks: Kansas City Royals · Los Angeles Angels
Kansas City enters this matchup with balanced production, averaging 7.4 runs per game across their last five contests, while Los Angeles has stalled offensively at just 3.4 RPG in that same span. This creates a clear edge in rhythm and scoring consistency, and it anchors today’s MLB prediction around Kansas City Royals’ ability to dictate pace. With both lineups capable of power but trending in opposite directions, the Royals’ recent offensive surge positions them as the sharper moneyline side while the scoring profile tilts toward the Over.
Game Time
This one goes at Thursday, September 25 at 09:35 PM ET inside Angel Stadium, where carry is muted and totals stay modest typically.
Odds & Spread Line
- Kansas City Royals: -115
- Los Angeles Angels: -105
Total: 9.5
- Run Line — Kansas City Royals: -1.5 (+136)
- Run Line — Los Angeles Angels: +1.5 (-165)
Latest Team Records
Kansas City Royals: 79-79 (Win %: 0.5)
Los Angeles Angels: 71-87 (Win %: 0.449)
Injury Report
Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.
Key Player Stats
Kansas City Royals
- Vinnie Pasquantino: 0.267 AVG, 31 HR, 108 RBI
- Bobby Witt Jr.: 0.291 AVG, 23 HR, 84 RBI
- Salvador Perez: 0.241 AVG, 30 HR, 97 RBI
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward: 0.228 AVG, 36 HR, 103 RBI
- Jo Adell: 0.235 AVG, 36 HR, 96 RBI
- Zach Neto: 0.257 AVG, 26 HR, 62 RBI
Team Analysis
Kansas City Royals
The Royals’ 3-2 mark in their last five games with 7.4 RPG underlines a lineup hitting stride at the right time. Vinnie Pasquantino’s power presence has provided consistent run support, while Bobby Witt Jr. continues to generate quality at-bats that extend innings. On the road, their 36-41 record shows they can compete away from home, and the recent scoring surge suggests they travel with confidence.
Over the last 10 games, Kansas City has gone 5-5 while averaging 6.5 RPG, proving their offense sustains pressure even through split results. Salvador Perez’s timely production adds depth to the middle of the order, keeping opposing pitchers under stress. With this combination of balance and recent scoring rhythm, Kansas City profiles as the more reliable side in this matchup.
- Batting Average: 0.247
- Total Runs Scored: 626
- Home Runs: 154
- OBP: 0.308
- SLG: 0.396
- OPS: 0.704
- ERA: 3.75
- WHIP: 1.25
Away Record: 36-41 • Home Record: 43-38
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (7.4 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (6.5 RPG)
Los Angeles Angels
The Angels have dropped four of their last five, producing only 3.4 RPG in that stretch, and their offense has lacked consistency. Taylor Ward’s power output has been the lone spark, but it has not translated into sustained scoring. Their 38-39 home record reflects mediocrity in a venue where they should have an edge, further limiting confidence in their outlook.
Over the last 10 games, Los Angeles has stumbled to a 2-8 record while averaging just 2.8 RPG, highlighting a sustained slump. Jo Adell and Zach Neto have contributed flashes of production, but the lack of collective rhythm leaves them unable to match opponents’ pace. With run support failing and pitching carrying a bloated ERA, the Angels remain a vulnerable side at home.
- Batting Average: 0.226
- Total Runs Scored: 662
- Home Runs: 220
- OBP: 0.299
- SLG: 0.398
- OPS: 0.697
- ERA: 4.86
- WHIP: 1.44
Away Record: 33-48 • Home Record: 38-39
Last 5 Games: 2-3 (3.4 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 2-8 (2.8 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
Los Angeles Angels lead 3–2 (Last 5 games)
- September 24, 2025: KC 2 @ LAA 3
- September 23, 2025: KC 8 @ LAA 4
- September 04, 2025: LAA 3 @ KC 4
- September 03, 2025: LAA 4 @ KC 3
- September 02, 2025: LAA 5 @ KC 1
Over/Under Trends
Kansas City Royals’ last 10 games have averaged 11.2 total runs, with 7 games that would have cleared today’s total of 9.5.
Los Angeles Angels’ last 10 games have averaged 8.7 combined runs, with 5 games clearing the same number of 9.5.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
Kansas City Royals’ recent scoring surge at 7.4 RPG across the last five games contrasts sharply with the Angels’ 2-8 slide over their last 10, where run production has collapsed. With balanced contributions from Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez supporting consistent offensive pressure, the Royals hold the decisive form edge to secure this matchup.
This sets up cleanly for the Kansas City Royals to finish on top.
Over/Under Prediction
Recent five-game scoring: the Los Angeles Angels are at 3.4 RPG and the Kansas City Royals at 7.4 — a useful baseline against the total.
These teams are combining for 10.8 runs per game recently — above the posted total of 9.5. That points toward the Over 9.5.
Bookmakers
Current MLB odds sourced from: FanDuel, LowVig.ag, BetOnline.ag, Caesars, DraftKings, MyBookie.ag, BetMGM, Bovada, BetRivers, BetUS, Fanatics.
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