Cardinals vs. Royals Prediction, Picks and Odds
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
Royals | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | X | 14 | 17 | 1 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Wetherholt | 2B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .750 | 1.833 |
| 2 | I. Herrera | DH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0.333 |
| 3 | J. Crooks | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 4 | N. Velázquez | RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | 0.900 |
| 5 | N. Church | CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | B. Torres | LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | B. Jordan | 3B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | 1.000 |
| 8 | J. Fermín | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | 0.800 |
| 9 | P. Pagés | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Thomas | CF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | 1.000 |
| 2 | T. Tolbert | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0.333 |
| 3 | J. Caglianone | 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .200 | 1.000 |
| 4 | S. Marte | RF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .600 | 1.400 |
| 5 | S. Perez | C | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .600 | 2.000 |
| 6 | C. Jensen | DH | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | 1.200 |
| 7 | N. Loftin | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | 1.200 |
| 8 | I. Collins | LF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | 1.000 |
| 9 | M. Massey | 2B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 |
Cardinals vs. Royals: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Cardinals vs. Royals
- Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Royals favored at -1.5
- Total (Over/Under): 8.5
- Moneyline Odds: Cardinals 48¢, Royals 51¢
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Cardinals: 46%
- Royals: 54%
Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Cardinals a win probability of 46%, while the Royals have a win probability of 54%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Royals are more likely to beat the Cardinals in the MLB game at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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