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MLB 5/5 Preview: Athletics Vs. Royals

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<h2>Athletics @ Royals &#8211; First Pitch: 8:10 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Overcast Clouds, 68°</div>
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<h3>A Matchup for the Ages (or not)</h3>
<p>Alright, folks, buckle up because we&#8217;ve got Athletics vs. Royals coming up next, and let me tell ya, it&#8217;s not exactly a dream matchup. But sometimes, that&#8217;s where the real fun begins, right? With two of the worst teams in baseball going head-to-head, we just might see some unexpected offense today.</p>
<h3>Muller on the Mound: Lefty Struggles</h3>
<p>First, let&#8217;s check out Kyle Muller, the Oakland Athletics&#8217; left-handed pitcher. His stats aren&#8217;t too pretty – high XF close to six, a low K rate, and a high walk rate. But wait, it gets even better (or worse) – he&#8217;s got terrible splits against lefties and righties, with a .453 weighted on-base percentage against lefties and .404 against righties.</p>
<h3>Royals: Team Total Surprise?</h3>
<p>Despite the not-so-stellar matchup, we might see some decent action from the Royals&#8217; lineup. Their ISO power numbers against left-handed pitching are surprisingly good. So if you&#8217;re hunting for some RBI props or a team total, keep an eye on the Royals&#8217; top five guys today.</p>
<h3>Keller on the Mound: A Chance for the Athletics?</h3>
<p>Now, let&#8217;s not forget about the Athletics. They&#8217;ve got some decent bats in their lineup, and Brad Keller from the Royals isn&#8217;t exactly a pitching powerhouse with his high 5.77 FIP, low K rate, and high walk rate. </p>
<h3>An Unexpected Offensive Showdown?</h3>
<p>Don&#8217;t write off this game just because it features two struggling teams. You might actually get some solid action from the Royals&#8217; bats, and the Athletics could put up a fight too. Keep an eye on the home team, KC, with their potential for a surprising team total and some RBI opportunities in the middle of their lineup. Who knows, maybe we&#8217;ll get a wild, high-scoring game after all!</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Athletics</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-156 </td>
<td align="right">O 9 </td>
<td align="right">-114 </td>
<td align="center">+128</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-158 </td>
<td align="right">9.5 </td>
<td align="right">-107 </td>
<td align="center">+126</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Royals</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +131 </td>
<td align="right">U 9 </td>
<td align="right">-106 </td>
<td align="center">-150</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +134 </td>
<td align="right">9.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -113 </td>
<td align="center">-148</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Athletics</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Kyle Muller: 0-2, 6.28 ERA, 6.28 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Esteury Ruiz</td>
<td width="180px">  .265, 0 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Ryan Noda</td>
<td width="180px">  .219, 3 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Brent Rooker</td>
<td width="180px">  .316, 9 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Ramón Laureano</td>
<td width="180px">  .243, 2 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jordan Diaz</td>
<td width="180px">  .242, 1 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Shea Langeliers</td>
<td width="180px">  .208, 6 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jace Peterson</td>
<td width="180px">  .195, 1 HR, 8 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Tony Kemp</td>
<td width="180px">  .167, 1 HR, 9 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Nick Allen</td>
<td width="180px">  .087, 0 HR, 0 RBI</td>
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<h3>Royals</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Brad Keller: 2-2, 3.56 ERA, 7.12 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Bobby Witt Jr.</td>
<td width="180px">  .237, 5 HR, 13 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Edward Olivares</td>
<td width="180px">  .267, 2 HR, 8 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Vinnie Pasquantino</td>
<td width="180px">  .288, 6 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Salvador Perez</td>
<td width="180px">  .268, 6 HR, 18 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> MJ Melendez</td>
<td width="180px">  .200, 3 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Michael Massey</td>
<td width="180px">  .184, 0 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Matt Duffy</td>
<td width="180px">  .349, 1 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Hunter Dozier</td>
<td width="180px">  .159, 1 HR, 5 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Kyle Isbel</td>
<td width="180px">  .209, 1 HR, 9 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Athletics</h3>
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<li>The Oakland Athletics are 1-4 (.200) on the road as an underdog in their last five games in 2023</li>
<li>The over hit in 11 of the Oakland Athletics last 14 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Royals</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 4 of the Kansas City Royals last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
<li>The Kansas City Royals are 2-3 (.400) at home as a favorite in their last five games since the start of 2022</li>
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