Royals vs. Nationals Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - May 26

Friday's game that pits the Kansas City Royals (15-36) versus the Washington Nationals (21-29) at Kauffman Stadium is expected to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-4 in favor of the Royals. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET on May 26.

The Royals will give the ball to Jordan Lyles (0-8, 6.99 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 1 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Patrick Corbin (3-5, 4.47 ERA).

Royals vs. Nationals Game Info & Odds

• When: Friday, May 26, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
• Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
• How to Watch on TV: BSKC
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Royals vs. Nationals Score Prediction

Our prediction for this contest is Royals 6, Nationals 5.

Total Prediction for Royals vs. Nationals

• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs

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Royals Performance Insights

• Over the past 10 games, the Royals have been favored twice and lost both contests.
• In its last 10 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents are 4-6-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
• The Royals covered the spread in its most recent opportunity.
• The Royals have been favored in five games this season, but they have failed to win any of those contests.
• Kansas City has not won as favorites of -115 or more on the moneyline this season in five such games.
• The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Royals.
• Kansas City has scored the fifth-fewest runs in the majors this season with just 198 (3.9 per game).
• The Royals have a 5.14 team ERA that ranks 29th across all MLB pitching staffs.

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