Arizona Diamondbacks (+112) at Kansas City Royals (-119)

The Pick: Diamondbacks +112


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Royals vs. Diamondbacks Betting Overview

Interleague play continues for another week and the Diamondbacks are hoping to regain their lead in the National League West at the expense of the Kansas City Royals. Each team has lost two game in a row with the Royals losing two games to the St Louis Cardinals over the weekend and Arizona getting set back by the Chicago White Sox.

Lefthander Joe Suanders takes the mound for the Diamondbacks with his 3-7 record and 4.50 ERA. He has lost two straight games and allowed eight runs in hos last 13 innings of work. Contol for the lefty has been a problem all year with 49 strike outs to 35 walks for 2011. He is 3-0 in his career when facing the Royals in five career starts. Kansas City is relying on Luke Hochevar and a 4-7 record along with a 4.87 ERA to et them on their winning ways. He has won only one time since May 1 and t one time gave up 17 runs in 18 innings on the mound. He has two career starts against the Diamondbacks and has an inflated 6.55 Era and a 1-1 record when facing them. Hochevar is one of only two Kansas City pitchers who has logged more than 53 1/3 innings this season.

 

Kansas City Royals News and Betting Tips for Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Kansas City is falling fast in the American League Central Division after a very good start in April. Since the beginning of May they have only 187 runs in 45 contests while the team batting average dipped to .262. The pitching staff ranks last in the American League in ERA, quality starts, WHIP and opponent batting average.

 

Arizona Diamondbacks News and Betting Tips for Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Arizona is 5 games over .500 and are being followed in the standings by the defending champion San Francisco Giants. The Diamondbacks rank third in the National League with 334 runs scored, and the offense has produced 10 or more runs in seven different games this season. Arizona is led by shortstop Stephen Drew (.278, 4 HRs, 39 RBIs) and right fielder Justin Upton (.302, 12 HRs, 38 RBIs). The Diamondbacks rank second in the NL with 82 home runs.

 

Our Diamondbacks vs. Royals Pick and Predictions

One interesting facet of the game that could be fun to watch is the Diamondbacks have allowed only 27 stolen bases in 40 attempts. Kansas City, meanwhile, leads the major leagues with 73 steals in 92 attempts. The Royals ran successfully seven straight times over the weekend on the strong arm of Yadier Molina. With our free pick the underdog Diamondbacks get our attention for this game and a chance to win some money with D-Backs +112 to win.

Our Pick: Diamondbacks +112

 


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In-depth Diamondbacks at Royals Betting Trends

W/L Trends

Arizona
  • Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
  • Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
  • Diamondbacks are 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
  • Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Diamondbacks are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Diamondbacks are 8-3 in their last 11 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague games.
  • Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Diamondbacks are 9-4 in their last 13 games as an underdog.
  • Diamondbacks are 9-4 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Diamondbacks are 13-6 in their last 19 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Diamondbacks are 17-35 in their last 52 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Diamondbacks are 27-57 in their last 84 games as a road underdog.
  • Diamondbacks are 19-44 in their last 63 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  • Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass.
  • Diamondbacks are 21-49 in their last 70 interleague games as an underdog.
  • Diamondbacks are 10-25 in their last 35 interleague games as a favorite of +110 to +150.
  • Diamondbacks are 3-9 in their last 12 interleague road games.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 Tuesday games.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Saunders’ last 4 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Saunders’ last 4 Tuesday starts.
  • Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Saunders’ last 5 starts on grass.
  • Diamondbacks are 6-15 in Saunders’ last 21 starts as an underdog.
  • Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Saunders’ last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Saunders’ last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Saunders’ last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Saunders’ last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Saunders’ last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-11 in Saunders’ last 12 road starts.
  • Diamondbacks are 1-11 in Saunders’ last 12 starts as a road underdog.
  • Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Saunders’ last 5 road starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Saunders’ last 4 starts as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
  • Diamondbacks are 0-6 in Saunders’ last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Kansas City
  • Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
  • Royals are 9-2 in their last 11 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
  • Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
  • Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Royals are 31-63 in their last 94 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Royals are 31-67 in their last 98 games vs. a left-handed starter.
  • Royals are 18-39 in their last 57 games following an off day.
  • Royals are 7-16 in their last 23 games following a loss.
  • Royals are 8-20 in their last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
  • Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 home games.
  • Royals are 2-7 in their last 9 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
  • Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games.
  • Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
  • Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
  • Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
  • Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
  • Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
  • Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
  • Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
  • Royals are 4-0 in Hochevars last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Royals are 6-13 in Hochevars last 19 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
  • Royals are 10-23 in Hochevars last 33 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Royals are 3-7 in Hochevars last 10 home starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Royals are 2-5 in Hochevars last 7 Tuesday starts.
  • Royals are 2-5 in Hochevars last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Royals are 1-4 in Hochevars last 5 starts.
  • Royals are 1-4 in Hochevars last 5 starts on grass.
  • Royals are 1-5 in Hochevars last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.

OU Trends

Arizona
  • Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague road games.
  • Over is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 on grass.
  • Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 interleague games as an underdog.
  • Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 interleague games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
  • Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 overall.
  • Over is 7-2 in Diamondbacks last 9 during game 1 of a series.
  • Under is 17-5 in Diamondbacks last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  • Under is 15-5 in Diamondbacks last 20 games following a loss.
  • Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Under is 7-3 in Diamondbacks last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Under is 4-0 in Saunders’ last 4 Tuesday starts.
  • Under is 4-1 in Saunders’ last 5 starts on grass.
  • Under is 4-1 in Saunders’ last 5 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Under is 4-1 in Saunders’ last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
  • Under is 4-1 in Saunders’ last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Over is 8-3-1 in Saunders’ last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Kansas City
  • Over is 2-0-2 in Royals last 4 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 on grass.
  • Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 games following a loss.
  • Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 interleague games.
  • Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 overall.
  • Over is 5-0 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
  • Over is 5-1-2 in Royals last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
  • Over is 13-3-1 in Royals last 17 Tuesday games.
  • Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
  • Over is 9-3-1 in Royals last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Under is 6-2 in Royals last 8 interleague home games.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Over is 16-6-2 in Royals last 24 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
  • Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 during game 1 of a series.
  • Over is 19-8-2 in Royals last 29 games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
  • Over is 13-6-2 in Royals last 21 games as a home favorite.
  • Over is 13-6-2 in Royals last 21 games as a favorite.
  • Over is 31-15-5 in Royals last 51 vs. National League West.
  • Over is 6-0-1 in Hochevars last 7 Tuesday starts.
  • Over is 4-0 in Hochevars last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Over is 3-0-1 in Hochevars last 4 home starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Over is 13-2-3 in Hochevars last 18 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • Under is 4-1 in Hochevars last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
  • Under is 4-1 in Hochevars last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
  • Under is 4-1 in Hochevars last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in Hochevars last 5 starts as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in Hochevars last 5 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in Hochevars last 5 starts as a favorite.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in Hochevars last 5 starts as a home favorite.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in Hochevars last 5 home starts.
  • Under is 5-2-1 in Hochevars last 8 starts on grass.
  • Under is 5-2-1 in Hochevars last 8 starts overall.
  • Over is 16-7-2 in Hochevars last 25 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

  • Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
  • Diamondbacks are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Kansas City.