Cubs vs. Royals odds, line: 2021 MLB picks, August 20 predictions from proven computer model

Groups coming off sequence wins conflict in an interleague matchup on Friday afternoon when the Kansas City Royals tackle the Chicago Cubs. The Royals (52-68), fifth within the American League Central, gained three of 4 from the Houston Astros. The Cubs (54-69), fourth within the Nationwide League Central, have gained two straight after posting a sequence win over the Cincinnati Reds. Chicago gained three of 4 from Kansas Metropolis final season.

First pitch from Wrigley Discipline in Chicago is ready for two:20 p.m. ET. Chicago is a slim -111 favourite (threat $111 to win $100) on the cash line within the newest Royals vs. Cubs odds from Caesars Sportsbook, whereas the over-under for whole runs scored is 8.5. Earlier than making any Cubs vs. Royals picks, check out the latest MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

This mannequin, which simulates each pitch of each sport 10,000 occasions, is 158-132 on top-rated MLB money-line picks by means of 20 weeks within the 2021 season, returning over $200. It additionally had a banner 2019 season, the league’s final full schedule, returning greater than $1,400 on its top-rated money-line and run-line MLB picks. Anybody following it has seen some enormous returns.

Now, the mannequin has dialed in on Cubs vs. Royals and revealed its predictions and greatest bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see its MLB picks. Listed here are the MLB odds and betting developments for Royals vs. Cubs:

• Royals vs. Cubs cash line: Kansas Metropolis +101, Chicago -111
• Royals vs. Cubs run line: Kansas Metropolis -1.5 (+145)
• Royals vs. Cubs over-under: 8.5 runs
• KC: The Royals are 6-2 of their final eight video games as a street favourite
• CHI: The Cubs are 21-5 of their final 26 interleague residence video games vs. a crew with a shedding report

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Why you need to again the Cubs

Proper-hander Zach Davies (6-9, 5.00 ERA) is predicted to take the mound for Chicago. He’s in search of his first win since defeating Arizona on July 23. In his final outing, a no-decision at Miami on Saturday, he allowed three runs — none earned — on 4 hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out seven. In a single profession begin in opposition to the Royals, Davies picked up a win, permitting two earned runs on 4 hits in six innings. He walked three and struck out two.

Offensively, proper fielder Frank Schwindel has been pink scorching and enters the sport on a seven-game hitting streak. Throughout that stretch, he’s 13-for-28 (.464) with six doubles, two homers and 9 RBIs. In 17 video games with the Cubs after claiming him off waivers from the Oakland Athletics, Schwindel is batting .390 with 4 homers, 15 RBIs and eight runs scored. This would be the first time he has confronted the Royals.

Why you need to again the Royals

Kansas Metropolis is predicted to begin right-hander Brad Keller (7-12, 5.62 ERA). Keller pitched nicely in his final begin, a 9-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. In that sport, he allowed 4 runs — two earned — on six hits in 6 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out eight. In two profession begins in opposition to the Cubs, Keller is 1-1, permitting 4 earned runs on 10 hits in 11 innings. He walked 5 and struck out 11.

Catcher Salvador Perez has paced the Royals’ offense, batting .273 with 30 homers, 78 RBIs and 55 runs scored in 119 video games. He has hits in seven of the previous 10 video games, together with a 3-for-4 efficiency with two homers and three RBIs in opposition to the New York Yankees on Aug. 10. In 10 profession video games in opposition to the Cubs, Perez is batting .244 with three doubles, one homer and three RBIs. In 5 video games at Wrigley Discipline, he has 4 hits, together with a double, residence run and one RBI.

The way to make Royals vs. Cubs picks

SportsLine’s mannequin is projecting 8.6 whole runs. It additionally says one aspect of the cash line has all the worth. You can only get the model’s MLB picks at SportsLine. 

So who wins Royals vs. Cubs? And which aspect of the cash line has all the worth? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to jump on, all from the advanced model that is profitable on top-rated MLB money-line picks in 2021, and discover out.