Diamondbacks vs Royals Prediction MLB Picks Today 4/24
- Lm Tipster
- Apr 24, 2023, 8:20:24 AM
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Introduction
The Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off in a three-game series, starting on April 24th, 2023. In this article, we will provide an extensive review of each team, covering pitching, batting, and injuries, and make a prediction as to why the Royals are likely to win. We will also introduce the KingPin.pro app, which is available on iOS and Android devices and provides expert sports betting picks and predictions.
Pitching
Starting pitching is an important factor to consider when making MLB predictions, and in this regard, the Royals have a slight advantage. Brad Keller, the Royals' probable starter for this game, has a 2-2 record with a 3.00 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 21 innings pitched. He has struck out 18 batters and walked 13, indicating solid control of his pitches. On the other hand, Tommy Henry, the Diamondbacks' probable starter, has not yet played in the MLB, so his abilities are relatively unknown.
Both teams have struggled with their bullpens this season, with the Royals' relievers having a 5.50 ERA and the Diamondbacks' relievers having a 4.84 ERA. However, the Royals have had slightly better performances from their top relievers, including Josh Staumont, who has a 2.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 8.2 innings pitched.
Batting
When considering batting in MLB predictions, it's important to look at both teams' statistics in key categories, such as home runs, batting average, and runs batted in (RBI). The Diamondbacks have an advantage in most of these categories, having hit 21 home runs compared to the Royals' 17, and having a higher batting average (.261 compared to .211) and more RBI (110 compared to 73).
That being said, the Royals do have some bright spots in their lineup, including Bobby Witt Jr., who has hit four home runs and has nine RBI with a .256 batting average. Additionally, Vinnie Pasquantino has been performing well with a .267 batting average and a .368 on-base percentage. The Diamondbacks have been led by Corbin Carroll, who has hit four home runs with eight RBI and has a .280 batting average.
Injuries
Injuries can have a significant impact on MLB predictions, and both teams have some notable players on their injury reports. For the Royals, Kris Bubic, who has been one of their better starters with a 2.33 ERA, is currently on the 15-day injured list. In addition, MJ Melendez, who has two home runs and 10 RBI, is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
For the Diamondbacks, Blaze Alexander, a promising young shortstop, is day-to-day with a hand injury, and Druw Jones is also day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. While these injuries could impact the teams' performances, they are not likely to have a significant impact on the game's outcome.
Prediction
Based on the analysis above, we predict that the Kansas City Royals will win this game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. While the Diamondbacks have an advantage in batting, the Royals have a stronger starting pitcher in Brad Keller and a slightly better overall pitching staff. Keller has been solid so far this season, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 21 innings pitched. He has also struck out 18 batters while allowing just one home run. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher Tommy Henry has yet to make an appearance this season and therefore, it's hard to predict how he will perform.
Moreover, the Royals have a slight advantage in terms of recent form, having won one of their last three games, while the Diamondbacks have lost two of their last three games. Although it is a small sample size, it does indicate that the Royals are in better shape and that they have the momentum heading into this game.
In terms of batting, both teams have had a slow start to the season, with the Royals having a batting average of .211 and the Diamondbacks having a batting average of .261. However, the Diamondbacks have hit more home runs than the Royals with 21 home runs compared to the Royals’ 17. This indicates that the Diamondbacks may have an edge in terms of power hitting, but they have struggled to capitalize on it so far.
Injuries may also play a role in this game, with both teams having some key players on the injured list. The Royals are missing Kris Bubic, who is on the 15-day injured list, and MJ Melendez, who is day-to-day. The Diamondbacks are missing Blaze Alexander, who is day-to-day, and Druw Jones, who is also day-to-day. While these injuries may not have a major impact on the game, they could certainly play a role in the final outcome.
Overall, we believe that the Royals have a better chance of winning this game due to their stronger pitching and recent form. While the Diamondbacks may have an edge in terms of batting, it is not significant enough to make a major impact on the game. As always, MLB predictions are difficult to make, but based on our analysis, we predict that the Kansas City Royals will win this game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Pick: Royals ML +120
