The Kansas City Royals (74-72) and the Cleveland Guardians (74-71) wrap up a 4-game series Thursday at Progressive Field in Cleveland. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Royals vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 7-5

The Royals picked up a 4-3 win as short 'dogs (+105) in Wednesday's game as the Under (8) cashed. The top of the order was red-hot, with 3B Maikel Garcia , SS Bobby Witt Jr. and 1B Vinnie Pasquantino combining to go 6-for-12 (.500) with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. The triumvirate each had 2 hits, collecting 6 of the team's 9 hits.

The Guardians won 10-2 in the opener Monday, and won a 2-0 decision on Tuesday. In

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