The Kansas City Royals are set to clash with the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 1, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:08 PM under what is expected to be overcast skies.

Cole Ragans will take the mound for the Royals, entering the game with a 3.244 ERA. His counterpart from the Orioles, Corbin Burnes, boasts a slightly better ERA at 3.060. Looking at the standings in the American League, the Royals are currently 5th in the Central Division with an 86-76 record. Despite their overall record, they’ve shown strong divisional form, holding a 33-19 record, and have won 4 of their last 10 games, currently on a one-win streak. Meanwhile, the Orioles sit 3rd in the East Division, posting a 91-71 record. They’re finding form at the right time, having won 7 of their last 10 and are on a three-win streak.

Analyzing the odds for this matchup, the point spread stands at -1.5, leaning towards a close game. The Over/Under is set at 7.0, suggesting expectations of a lower-scoring affair. For those looking at the moneyline, the Royals are set at +131, making them slight underdogs, whereas the Orioles are favored at -155. These odds indicate a tight contest, likely hinging on pitching performance and timely hitting. The Royals will have to leverage their solid road record and reverse their recent mediocre form to take down an Orioles team that has shown better consistency in recent outings.