Los Angeles Angels @ Kansas City Royals Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/3/2025 7:40 PM EDT

We have your Los Angeles Angels @ Kansas City Royals prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Los Angeles Angels hit the road to face the Kansas City Royals.

Los Angeles Angels @ Kansas City Royals Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Kansas City Royals -170 (Caesars) / Los Angeles Angels +145 (ESPN BET)
Best Spread Odds: Kansas City Royals -1.0 -124 (BetRivers) / Los Angeles Angels +1.5 -140 (Caesars)
Best Total Odds: Over 9.0 -110 (Caesars) / Under 9.5 -135 (ESPN BET)

Game Info

Date: 2025-09-03
Time: 7:40 PM EDT
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
TV: FDSW

Los Angeles Angels @ Kansas City Royals Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (65-73) are on the road to face the Kansas City Royals (70-68) in the second game of their series. The Angels took the opener with a 5-1 victory, highlighted by Mitch Farris's strong MLB debut and a two-run homer from Jo Adell. The Royals will be looking to even the series, sending right-hander Ryan Bergert to the mound. Bergert (2-1, 2.67 ERA) has been a consistent performer, boasting a 2.54 ERA over his last five starts and allowing two or fewer earned runs in each of his last eight outings. The Angels will counter with rookie righty Caden Dana (0-0, 7.50 ERA), who is making his first career start. Angels star Mike Trout is also expected to return to action after missing Game 1 due to a skin infection.

From a team perspective, the Royals are still in the hunt for an AL Wild Card spot, sitting 2.5 games out, while the Angels are further back at 7.5 games. The Royals' offense has shown discipline at the plate, striking out in just 17% of their plate appearances against right-handed pitchers this season, which ranks second-best in MLB. Conversely, the Angels' hitters have the highest strikeout rate against right-handers at 26%. On the pitching side, Kansas City's staff has been impressive with a 3.66 ERA, tied for third-best in MLB, and they've allowed an average exit velocity of just 88.7 MPH, tied for the best in the league. Angels pitchers, however, have struggled with control, walking 11% of leadoff batters faced, the highest in MLB.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels secured a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the series opener. This win continues a recent trend for the Angels, who have now won four of their last five night games. For the Royals, the loss marked another setback at home against an AL West opponent, as they have now dropped four of their last five such games following a home loss. In the previous game, the Royals' top five hitters struggled significantly, combining for just one hit in 16 at-bats, with Bobby Witt Jr. providing the lone triple. Despite being -156 favorites in the opener, Kansas City was unable to capitalize. Historically, the Angels have performed well against the run line this season, holding a 75-63 record, while the Royals are 70-67 against the run line. The Royals have shown an ability to bounce back, winning two of Ryan Bergert's last three starts by four or more runs, and eight of their last 14 home games by two or more runs.

Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline

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The Kansas City Royals are poised for a bounce-back performance at home against the Los Angeles Angels. With Ryan Bergert on the mound, the Royals have a strong advantage. Bergert has been in excellent form, consistently limiting opponents to two or fewer earned runs in his recent starts. The Angels, on the other hand, are starting rookie Caden Dana, who has a high ERA in his limited major league appearances. The Royals' offense, despite a quiet opener, has a favorable matchup against a right-handed pitcher, given their low strikeout rate against righties. Furthermore, sharp money is heavily backing the Royals on the moneyline, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a win. The Royals' strong pitching staff and their tendency to perform well against lower-scoring offenses (Angels rank 20th in runs scored) further solidify this pick.

Top Player Prop Picks

Jo Adell (Los Angeles Angels) - Hits Over 0.5

Jo Adell has been consistently hitting the over on his hits prop, doing so in 80% of his last five, ten, and fifteen games. Over his last 20 games, he has hit the over in 70% of contests. This season, he has hit the over in 58.02% of his games. Notably, in his single appearance against the Kansas City Royals in 2025, he hit the over 100% of the time, and in seven games against them in 2024, he hit the over 85.71% of the time. Adell also hit a two-run homer in the series opener, showing his current form. You can find the best odds for this prop at -190 on BetRivers.

Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals) - Runs Over 0.5

Bobby Witt Jr. has been a consistent source of runs for the Royals, hitting the over on his runs prop in 80% of his last five games and 75% of his last 20 games. This season, he has hit the over in 51.47% of his appearances. In his only game against the Angels in 2025, he hit the over 100% of the time. As the Royals' leader in hits and RBIs, Witt Jr. is central to their offensive production. He also recorded the Royals' only hit in the previous game, a triple, demonstrating his ability to get on base. The best odds for this prop are -145 on DraftKings.

Michael Massey (Kansas City Royals) - Bases Over 0.5

Michael Massey has been on a hot streak, hitting the over on his total bases prop in 100% of his last five games. Over his last 10 games, he has hit the over in 60% of contests, and 55% over his last 20 games. For the season, he has hit the over in 54.84% of his games. When playing at home in 2025, Massey has hit the over on this prop in 62.07% of his games. Given his recent surge in production, betting on Massey to get over 0.5 total bases is a strong play. You can find the best odds for this prop at -160 on BetMGM.