Cubs vs Royals MLB Handicapping

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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 135-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