Cubs vs Royals Game Breakdown
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Cubs
49W-55L
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July 26, 2024
08:10PM EST
Odds: 9.0 o/u
Royals
56W-46L
![Kansas City Royals](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-kc.png)
![Kansas City Royals](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-kc.png)
Get ready to slide into some prime-time baseball action as the Chicago Cubs, sitting with a 49-55 record, gear up to storm the field at Kauffman Stadium against the 56-46 Kansas City Royals tonight at 08:10 PM EST. With the Cubs clawing their way through the National League and the Royals ruling closer to the top in the American League, this matchup is more than just a game—it’s a cross-conference clash of titans! Both teams are hungry for a win after recent stumbles, setting the stage for an explosive showdown under a perfect sunny sky with a gentle breeze to keep things cool. Vegas has the over/under at 9.0, hinting at some heavy bats and maybe a few fireworks on the field. So, as the Royals look to defend their kingdom, and the Cubs aim to conquer foreign territory, expect every pitch and swing to bear the weight of their legacies. It’s not just a game; it’s a royal rumble with a side of deep-dish drama!
Game Breakdown
Game Time: July 26, 2024 08:10PM EST
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Weather: Sunny with winds from the SSE at 5.6 mph. Temperature is at 86.4° with 49% humidity.
Vegas Odds
CHC ML | KC ML | Over/Under | Line | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Open | +123 | -147 | 9.0 | 1.5/-1.5 |
Recent | +122 | -145 | 9.0 | 1.5/-1.5 |
Difference | -1 | +2 | 0 | – |
Team Performance
![chc Team Logo](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-chc.png)
45.0% Win Probability
![kc Team Logo](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-kc.png)
55.0% Win Probability
Previous Matchups
Date | Runs | O/U | O/U DIFF | ATS | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
08/18/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 4 | Under | -2.0 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 3 | ||||
08/19/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 4 | Over | +1.0 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 6 | ||||
08/20/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 3 | Under | -2.0 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 4 |
Cubs Vs Over/Under
Royals Vs Over/Under
![Kyle Hendricks](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-chc.png)
Date | Matchup | Result | IP | Hits | Runs | KO | Over |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07-20-24 | vsARI | 3-0L | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Under |
07-12-24 | @STL | 5-1W | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | Under |
07-06-24 | vsLAA | 7-0L | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Under |
06-30-24 | @MIL | 1-7L | 3.7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | Under |
06-25-24 | @SF | 1-5L | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | Under |
06-19-24 | vsSF | 5-6W | 5.7 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Over |
06-14-24 | vsSTL | 3-0L | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Under |
06-06-24 | @CIN | 4-8L | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Over |
06-02-24 | vsCIN | 5-2L | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Under |
05-29-24 | @MIL | 6-10L | 3.7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Over |
![Will Smith](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-kc.png)
Date | Matchup | Result | IP | Hits | Runs | KO | Over |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07-20-24 | vsCWS | 1-6W | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | Under |
07-07-24 | @COL | 10-1W | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | Over |
07-02-24 | vsTB | 5-1L | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | Under |
06-26-24 | vsMIA | 1-5W | 7.3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | Under |
06-21-24 | @TEX | 2-6L | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | Under |
06-16-24 | @LAD | 0-3L | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | Under |
06-11-24 | vsNYY | 10-1L | 5.7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Over |
06-06-24 | @CLE | 4-3W | 3.7 | 9 | 3 | 2 | Under |
05-25-24 | @TB | 7-4W | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | Over |
05-19-24 | vsOAK | 4-8W | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | Over |
07-22-24 | vsARI | 4-10W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Over |
07-10-24 | @STL | 6-4W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Over |
07-04-24 | vsTB | 10-8L | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Over |
06-30-24 | vsCLE | 2-6W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Under |
06-29-24 | vsCLE | 7-2L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Push |
06-25-24 | vsMIA | 2-1L | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Under |
06-22-24 | @TEX | 0-6L | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Under |
06-18-24 | @OAK | 5-7L | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Over |
06-14-24 | @LAD | 3-4L | 0.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Under |
06-09-24 | vsSEA | 6-5L | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Over |
Cubs Recent Games
Date | vsOpp | Result | Hits | HR | O/U |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/26 | @ MIL | 2-3L | 6 | 1 | Under |
07/25 | @ MIL | 0-1L | 7 | 0 | Under |
07/24 | @ MIL | 3-1W | 8 | 1 | Under |
07/23 | @ ARI | 2-1W | 4 | 0 | Under |
07/22 | @ ARI | 0-3L | 4 | 0 | Under |
07/21 | @ ARI | 2-5L | 8 | 0 | Under |
07/15 | vs STL | 4-5L | 12 | 1 | Push |
07/15 | vs STL | 3-11L | 7 | 2 | Over |
07/14 | vs STL | 5-1W | 13 | 0 | Under |
07/13 | vs BAL | 8-0W | 13 | 1 | Under |
07/12 | vs BAL | 4-0W | 11 | 1 | Under |
07/11 | vs BAL | 9-2W | 14 | 2 | Over |
07/09 | @ LAA | 5-0W | 7 | 1 | Under |
07/08 | @ LAA | 0-7L | 4 | 0 | Under |
07/07 | @ LAA | 5-1W | 9 | 1 | Under |
Royals Recent Games
Date | vsOpp | Result | Hits | HR | O/U |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/26 | @ ARI | 6-8L | 12 | 0 | Over |
07/25 | @ ARI | 2-6L | 7 | 0 | Under |
07/24 | @ ARI | 10-4W | 15 | 3 | Over |
07/23 | @ CWS | 4-1W | 10 | 0 | Under |
07/22 | @ CWS | 6-1W | 9 | 0 | Under |
07/21 | @ CWS | 7-1W | 7 | 1 | Under |
07/15 | vs BOS | 0-5L | 4 | 0 | Under |
07/14 | vs BOS | 6-1W | 9 | 2 | Under |
07/12 | vs STL | 8-5W | 12 | 3 | Over |
07/12 | vs STL | 6-4W | 9 | 1 | Over |
07/09 | vs COL | 10-1W | 12 | 3 | Over |
07/08 | vs COL | 1-3L | 8 | 1 | Under |
07/07 | vs COL | 2-4L | 10 | 0 | Under |
07/06 | @ TB | 8-10L | 10 | 2 | Over |
07/05 | @ TB | 4-2W | 7 | 0 | Under |
Team’s Batting Order
Chicago Cubs | DK | FD | AVG | SLG | OBP | OPS | wOBA | HR/Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1
Nico Hoerner
|
7.5 | 9.6 | 0.255 | 0.347 | 0.378 | 0.725 | 0.298 | 0.011 |
8.1 | 10.7 | 0.269 | 0.461 | 0.412 | 0.873 | 0.350 | 0.039 | |
#3
Seiya Suzuki
|
8.1 | 10.6 | 0.261 | 0.472 | 0.371 | 0.843 | 0.341 | 0.047 |
#4
Ian Happ
|
9.2 | 12.4 | 0.231 | 0.433 | 0.398 | 0.830 | 0.333 | 0.044 |
7.1 | 9.5 | 0.195 | 0.357 | 0.351 | 0.708 | 0.289 | 0.045 | |
8.0 | 10.4 | 0.246 | 0.358 | 0.396 | 0.754 | 0.305 | 0.021 | |
6.6 | 8.6 | 0.220 | 0.350 | 0.322 | 0.672 | 0.278 | 0.028 | |
#8
Miguel Amaya
|
5.5 | 7.0 | 0.223 | 0.306 | 0.321 | 0.627 | 0.261 | 0.016 |
6.4 | 8.0 | 0.174 | 0.256 | 0.238 | 0.494 | 0.210 | 0.006 |
Kansas City Royals | DK | FD | AVG | SLG | OBP | OPS | wOBA | HR/Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1
Adam Frazier
|
8.7 | 11.3 | 0.193 | 0.265 | 0.309 | 0.575 | 0.242 | 0.011 |
#2
Will Smith
|
5.1 | 11.2 | nan | nan | nan | nan | 0.000 | nan |
11.5 | 14.9 | 0.345 | 0.596 | 0.431 | 1.027 | 0.412 | 0.044 | |
8.7 | 11.6 | 0.258 | 0.427 | 0.365 | 0.792 | 0.323 | 0.031 | |
8.2 | 10.8 | 0.275 | 0.460 | 0.372 | 0.832 | 0.339 | 0.047 | |
8.1 | 10.6 | 0.267 | 0.478 | 0.292 | 0.770 | 0.321 | 0.050 | |
7.0 | 9.4 | 0.220 | 0.392 | 0.343 | 0.735 | 0.301 | 0.037 | |
#7
Drew Waters
|
7.5 | 10.1 | 0.188 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.625 | 0.261 | 0.000 |
6.7 | 8.7 | 0.235 | 0.345 | 0.307 | 0.652 | 0.271 | 0.015 | |
#9
Kyle Isbel
|
6.2 | 8.0 | 0.235 | 0.391 | 0.311 | 0.702 | 0.289 | 0.029 |
Cubs Notable Injuries
- Cody Bellinger OUT (OF): Avg: 0.269 SLG:0.41 Last game: 07/12/24. Impact: 2.6
- Hayden Wesneski OUT (RP): Avg: nan SLG:nan Last game: 07/21/24. Impact: 2.6
- Keegan Thompson OUT (RP): Avg: nan SLG:nan Last game: 06/28/24. Impact: 1.7
- Colten Brewer OUT (RP): Avg: nan SLG:nan Last game: 07/08/24. Impact: 0.7
- Luke Little OUT (RP): Avg: nan SLG:nan Last game: 07/14/24. Impact: 1.2
Royals Notable Injuries
- MJ Melendez OUT (OF): Avg: 0.194 SLG:0.388 Last game: 07/15/24. Impact: 3.1
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