The Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Randy Wells in this game. Wells has a 1-1 record and a 5.70 ERA this season.
Wells's opponent in this one will be Luke Hochevar. The Royals righthander has a 4.97 ERA to go along with a 4-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 9.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Royals on June 25. Bettors who backed the Royals at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Team records: Chicago: 31-45 SU Kansas City: 32-45 SU
Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5
Kansas City most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing San Diego are 2-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Kansas City Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road Kansas City is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up: Chi Cubs home to Colorado, Monday, June 27 Kansas City at San Diego, Monday, June 27
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