MLB Player Props Expert Advice: Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals

MLB Player Props Expert Advice: Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals

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Game Summary

The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Kansas City Royals on July 26 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Cubs have had a mixed season so far with a record of 56-47, placing them tied for 7th in wins and tied for 21st in losses. They have performed particularly well at home with a 35-20 record but have struggled on the road with a 21-27 record. The Cubs' offense has been solid, ranking 11th in runs scored (477) and 12th in hits (855), with an overall team batting average of .250, which is also 11th in the league.

On the other side, the Kansas City Royals have a record of 49-55, placing them tied for 21st in wins and tied for 6th in losses. Their home performance (27-25) is slightly better than their road performance (22-30). The Royals have struggled offensively, ranking 20th in runs scored (424) and hits (805), with a team batting average of .233, which ranks 24th.

The Cubs will be starting Kyle Hendricks, who has struggled this season with a record of 2-8, an ERA of 6.69, and a WHIP of 1.49 over 75.1 innings pitched. In contrast, the Royals will be starting Brady Singer, who has been more consistent with a record of 6-6, an ERA of 3.00, and a WHIP of 1.22 over 111.0 innings. The Cubs' bullpen has been relatively strong, with a team ERA of 3.76, ranking 10th in the league, while the Royals' bullpen has been slightly better with a team ERA of 3.70, ranking 6th.

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Player Prop Odds

For tonight's game, here are the player prop odds for Adam Frazier:

• Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+340), Under 0.5 (-550)
• Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+205), Under 0.5 (-290)
• Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (+105), Under 0.5 (-140)
• Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-160), Under 0.5 (+115)
• Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+130), Under 1.5 (-180)

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Player Analysis

Adam Frazier has been a solid contributor for the Chicago Cubs this season. Frazier is known for his ability to get on base and his versatility in the field. This season, Frazier has a batting average of .265 with 18 home runs and 60 RBIs. He has also scored 55 runs, showcasing his ability to be a run producer for the Cubs. Frazier's on-base percentage is .333, and he has an OPS of .761, making him a key player in the Cubs' lineup.

Opposing Analysis

Frazier will be facing Brady Singer, who has been one of the more consistent pitchers for the Kansas City Royals this season. Singer has a record of 6-6 with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.22. He has struck out 106 batters in 111.0 innings pitched and has only allowed 13 home runs. However, the Cubs' offense has been productive this season, and Frazier's ability to get on base and drive in runs will be crucial in this matchup.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
K. Hendricks	2-8	6.69	1.49	75.1	88	52	24	15
B. Singer	6-6	3.00	1.22	111.0	101	106	34	13

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Team Previews

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have had a strong season offensively, ranking 11th in runs scored (477), 12th in hits (855), and 11th in batting average (.250). Their pitching staff has also been solid, ranking 10th in team ERA (3.76). However, Kyle Hendricks has struggled, with a 2-8 record and a 6.69 ERA. The Cubs' bullpen has been relatively strong, and they will need to rely on their offense and bullpen to secure a win.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals have struggled offensively, ranking 20th in runs scored (424) and hits (805), with a team batting average of .233. However, their pitching staff has been solid, ranking 6th in team ERA (3.70). Brady Singer has been a bright spot for the Royals, with a 6-6 record and a 3.00 ERA. The Royals will need a strong performance from Singer and their bullpen to secure a win against the Cubs.

Team Injuries

Chicago Cubs

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Caleb Kilian	RP	Wed, Jul 24	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jul 26

Kansas City Royals

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
MJ Melendez	LF	Tue, Jul 16	Ankle	Expected to be out until at least Jul 26

Recent Games

Chicago Cubs

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	vs Arizona	L5-2	47-52	Nelson 7-6	Steele 2-4	Sewald 14	40691
Sat, Jul 20	vs Arizona	L3-0	47-53	Gallen 7-5	Hendricks 2-8	Sewald 15	39595
Sun, Jul 21	vs Arizona	W2-1 F/10	48-53	Neris 8-2	Mantiply 3-2	NaN	39162
Mon, Jul 22	vs Milwaukee	W3-1	49-53	Smyly 3-5	Myers 6-4	Neris 14	35741
Tue, Jul 23	vs Milwaukee	L1-0	49-54	Peguero 6-3	Taillon 7-5	Megill 20	37651

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Kansas City Royals

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	vs Chicago	W7-1	53-45	Wacha 7-6	Flexen 2-9	NaN	26693
Sat, Jul 20	vs Chicago	W6-1	54-45	Singer 6-6	Cannon 1-4	NaN	27545
Sun, Jul 21	vs Chicago	W4-1	55-45	Lugo 12-4	Brebbia 0-5	NaN	22226
Mon, Jul 22	vs Arizona	W10-4	56-45	Ragans 7-6	Diaz 1-1	NaN	16275
Tue, Jul 23	vs Arizona	L6-2	56-46	Montgomery 7-5	Marsh 7-7	NaN	21993

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