Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions June 13th 2025

Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics June 13th 2025

The Kansas City Royals will play the None Athletics at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, June 13, 2025. The game will start at 8:10 PM and will be shown on FDSKC. The weather forecast predicts a warm night with light rain and a light breeze.

The Royals have a record of 34-35 this season and are 10 games behind in the AL Central. They have done well at home with a 19-16 record. The Athletics have struggled with a 26-44 record and are 13 games behind in the AL West. On the road, they have a 14-21 record. Luis Severino will pitch for the Athletics, while Michael Wacha will start for the Royals.

Athletics vs Royals Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: None Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO
• Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
• Betting Odds: Athletics MoneyLine +136, Royals MoneyLine -160

The Athletics Can Win If…

The None Athletics recently lost a close game to the Los Angeles Angels, 6-5. Despite the loss, Brent Rooker stood out with a strong performance, hitting two home runs and driving in three runs. JP Sears also had a solid outing, striking out nine batters in just over five innings.

The Athletics have shown they can hit well, ranking 7th in the league with a .254 batting average. They also rank 3rd in doubles, with 121 so far this season. This shows they can generate extra-base hits, which can be key in putting runs on the board.

Key players like Jacob Wilson, who boasts a .366 average, and Tyler Soderstrom, with 14 home runs, can make a difference in this game. Additionally, Luis Severino will take the mound with a chance to improve his record. If the Athletics can capitalize on their hitting strengths, they have a good chance to win this game.

The Royals Can Win If…

The Kansas City Royals are looking to bounce back after a narrow 0-1 loss to the New York Yankees. In that game, starting pitcher Seth Lugo was strong, allowing no runs over 5 2/3 innings. Nick Loftin stood out with a triple, while Salvador Perez and Jonathan India each contributed a hit.

The Royals have a solid chance to win with their pitching staff. Michael Wacha will start, boasting a 3.01 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. The team’s overall ERA ranks 5th in the league, showing their ability to keep games close.

Kansas City’s lineup has some consistent hitters. Maikel Garcia leads with a .307 batting average, while Vinnie Pasquantino has hit 10 home runs. The Royals also rank 7th in doubles, highlighting their ability to hit for extra bases.

The Lean

The Royals are favored with a moneyline of -160 against the Athletics. The Athletics have a moneyline of +136. With a stronger batting average and better pitching stats, the Royals are the pick to win. The model projects a score of Royals 5, Athletics 4.

The over/under line is set at 8.5. The model’s projected total score is 9, suggesting the game will go over. Both teams have pitching weaknesses, which could lead to more runs scored.

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Something has to Give as A’s Visit Slumping Royals

It’s a classic case of a stoppable force meeting a movable object in Kansas City on Friday night. The Oakland Athletics will try to snap a month-long road losing streak as they take on a Kansas City Royals team that has forgotten how to score runs.

A Month of Misery on the Road

The Athletics are in the midst of a miserable 14-game road skid, a stretch where they have been outscored by an astonishing 111-40. They are just one loss away from matching the franchise’s 15-game road losing streak from two years ago, an unwanted piece of history for a team that has seen promising leads evaporate.

“We just have to play better,” a frustrated Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. “We’ve got to execute better on the mound and add to our (leads).”

Kansas City’s Cold Bats

The Royals aren’t faring much better. They are mired in a 10-19 rut and were just swept at home by the Yankees, scoring only five runs in three games. Their inability to get a clutch hit has been staggering; they went 0-for-17 with runners in scoring position during the series. This kind of offensive futility is a major topic in our expert betting guide.

“It’s definitely frustrating because we know where we can be and (we’ll) keep working to get to that position,” said Royals star Bobby Witt Jr., who is in a slump himself.

A Pitching Paradox

The most interesting part of this matchup is the A’s starter, Luis Severino (1-6, 4.77 ERA). Despite his team’s road woes, Severino has been spectacular away from home, posting a brilliant 0.87 ERA in five road starts. However, he has struggled badly in his last two starts overall. The big question is which version of Severino will show up, a factor that will heavily influence the game’s scores and odds.

The Royals will counter with veteran Michael Wacha (3-5, 3.01 ERA), who has been solid this season but is coming off a loss.

Bright Spots in the Lineups

Despite the team-wide struggles, a few hitters are thriving. The Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino is riding a 12-game hitting streak and has reached base in 27 straight games. For the A’s, Brent Rooker is on fire, coming off a 4-for-5, two-homer performance on Wednesday.

“Rook’s an All-Star,” Kotsay said of his slugger. “He’s having a great season.”

With two slumping MLB teams desperate for a win, you can see who our experts think will break out of it by checking our daily MLB picks.