The San Francisco Giants (74-79) and the Kansas City Royals (82-71) open a 3-game interleague series on Friday. First pitch at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Giants vs Royals Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Royals won 2-1 in 2023

The Giants picked up two wins in a 3-game interleague set at Baltimore from Tuesday through Thursday and improved their record to 4-2 in their last 6 road games. San Francisco also has a record of 6-4 in their last 10 interleague games. The Over has won 3 in a row and has won 5 straight road games.

The Royals enter this 2014 World Series revenge game on a 4-game losing streak, including a 3-game sweep at home this week against the Detroit Tigers. Unlike the Giants, Under has a record of 4-1 in their last 5 games and a record of 13-4-1 in their previous 18 games since August 30th.

Expected starters for Giants at Royals

RHP Mason Black against RHP Michael Wacha

Black (0-4, 7.07 ERA) is making his 7th career start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 28 IP.

• Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 2 ER, 6 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 2 K in 8-0 home loss to San Diego Padres on Saturday
• 2024/Career Away Splits: 0-2, 10.03 ERA, 11 2/3 IP, 13 ER, 3 HR, 1.41 WHIP, .303 opposing batting average (OBA), 6 BB, 12 K in 2 starts (3 appearances)
• Has never played against Royals

Wacha (13-7, 3.29 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a WHIP of 1.19, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 156 IP.

• Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 8 K in the 5-1 away win against Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday
• 2024 Home Splits: 7-2, 2.87 ERA, 75 1/3 IP, 24 ER, 7 HR, 1.15 WHIP, .249 OBA, 18 BB, 63 K in 13 starts
• Last 7 games: 5-1, 2.57 ERA, 42 IP, 12 ER, 37 H, 8 BB, 45 K, 1.07 WHIP
• Career vs. Giants: 3-0, 1.80 ERA, 50 IP, 10 ER, 4 HR, 15 BB, 38 K, 1.12 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 9 starts

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Giants at Royals odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Giants +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Royals -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-145) | Royals -1.5 (+120)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Tips and predictions for the game Giants vs Royals

forecast

Royals 6, Giants 2

Money line

The ROYAL (-165) are a strong player at home in the opener of this interleague series. Wacha is a big reason this team is in the hunt for a postseason spot.

On the other hand, the Giants (+140) cannot be trusted with the rookie Black, as he has shown himself to be extremely inconsistent, especially on the road.

Running Line/Against the Spread

The ROYALS -1.5 (-120) are a strong game if you are a bit more adventurous.

Yes, Kansas City is on a 4-game losing streak, but the team’s last win came with Wacha on the mound. The Royals beat the Pirates 5-1 thanks to the right-hander and have a 5-2 record in his last 7 starts, with all 5 wins coming by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the slim one, but go with a Half-unit game maximum.

The Royals’ overall record is low at 4-1 in their last 5 games while they are 13-4-1 in their last 18 games. Also at home, the Royals’ record is 7-1-1 in their last 9 games.

As for the Giants, the Over has swept all 3 games in Baltimore, and the Over has a 5-0 record in their last 5 road games, so be careful.

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