Information, not picks. Every figure below is a factual record drawn from completed games and the market's run line/total — win-loss counts, cover counts and Over/Under counts, nothing more. We publish no pick, lean, or projection on this page. "Against the run line" counts games by the market's closing line, or the opening line where no closing price was recorded. Records cover the seasons present in our data (2020–2026 for line-based records) and are current as of Aug 9, 2026.
Next game & market line
The market's number — not our projection · as of Aug 9, 2026
Straight-up, against-the-run line and total records · as of Aug 9, 2026
2026 record
49-69
.415 win%
2026 ATS
54-62
116 lined
2026 Over/Under
53-64
117 w/ total
Home / Away (SU)
29-29 / 20-40
2026 scoring
4.2
5.0 allowed
per game
Current streak
W1
Royals ATS record & Over/Under record
ATS means against the run line. Games with a recorded closing (or opening) line, 2020–2026 · cover/over counts only, no advice · as of Aug 9, 2026
ATS record
466-493-1
960 lined games
Over / Under
450-500-9
Home ATS
234-245
479 games
Away ATS
232-248-1
481 games
As favorite (ATS)
167-189-1
197-160 SU
357 games
As underdog (ATS)
299-304
229-374 SU
603 games
Last 10 ATS
6-4
Last 10 O/U
3-7
Season-by-season
Straight-up · ATS · O/U · points for/against · as of Aug 9, 2026
Season
Record
ATS
O/U
RS/g
RA/g
2026
49-69
54-62
53-64
4.2
5.0
2025
82-80
79-83
72-90
4.0
3.9
2024
86-76
84-72
67-88-1
4.5
4.0
2023
56-106
70-86
82-74
4.2
5.3
2022
65-97
72-84
85-68-1
4.0
5.0
2021
74-88
77-77-1
69-80-6
4.2
4.9
Recent market trends
Factual run line/total & win splits over the 2024–2026 seasons · every trend shows its sample size (n); minimum 30 games · historical record, not predictive · as of Aug 9, 2026
Covers the run line — overall
50%
n=434 · 2024–2026
Covers the run line — as a favorite
47%
n=216 · 2024–2026
Covers the run line — as an underdog
53%
n=218 · 2024–2026
Covers the run line — at home
48%
n=215 · 2024–2026
Covers the run line — on the road
52%
n=219 · 2024–2026
Wins straight up — as a favorite
57%
n=216 · 2024–2026
Wins straight up — as an underdog
41%
n=218 · 2024–2026
Games go Over the total
44%
n=435 · 2024–2026
Recent form
Trailing-form facts — recent games vs the season baseline · information, not a prediction · as of Aug 9, 2026
Last 10 games: 4-6 straight up.
Scoring last 10: 3.8 runs/game vs 4.2 on the season (trending down).
Allowed last 10: 4.3 runs/game vs 5.0 on the season (tighter).
Recent roster moves
Official transactions incl. injured-list activity, last 14 days · source: MLB Stats API · as of Aug 9, 2026
Aug 8Kansas City Royals released LHP Matt Strahm.
Aug 7Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Aaron Bummer to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Aug 7Kansas City Royals recalled RHP Mason Black from Omaha Storm Chasers.
Aug 6Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Luinder Avila from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right forearm tightness. IL
Aug 6Kansas City Royals claimed LHP Luke Little off waivers from Chicago Cubs.
Aug 6Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Luke Little to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Aug 5Kansas City Royals sent SS Andrew Velazquez outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Aug 4Kansas City Royals activated SS Bobby Witt Jr. from the 10-day injured list. IL
Franchise odds-history notes
Factual splits from our data · 2015–2026 · as of Aug 9, 2026
Its games have gone 450-500 to the Over (2020–2026); average posted total 8.7.
In one-score finishes (1 run): 228-241 straight up over 469 games (2015–2026).
Averaged 4.2 scored and 4.7 allowed across 1798 games in the data (2015–2026).
Roster notables — 2026 season leaders
Team leaders from completed 2026 games · as of Aug 9, 2026 · reflects 2026 rosters — offseason trades and signings are not shown