Athletics vs Kansas City Royals Prediction, Odds and Picks for Saturday, 06/14/25

In this game, we will see the Athletics face off against the Kansas City Royals for the second time this season. The Athletics won the first game, but their bullpen tried to give the game away in the 9th inning. This is a common theme for the Athletics as they now have the worst bullpen in baseball with an ERA of 6.11. Looking at today, on the mound we will see Jacob Lopez of the Athletics and Michael Lorenzen of the Royals. Lopez started the season as a relief pitcher but has transitioned to the starting lineup for his last 5 appearances. In those games, he has pitched 19.2 innings and given up 16 earned runs. These numbers are less than inspiring against a Royals team that is batting .261 over the past 6 games.

Looking at the Royals, they will put Lorenzen on the hill. Lorenzen is coming off a great start where he pitched 6 innings giving up just 1 hit and 2 runs against the Chicago White Sox. Prior to that start, he had given up 4+ runs in 3 out of 4 starts. The Royals will be hopeful that he can continue his impressive form from last game against an Athletics team that is batting .227 over the past 6 games. All the weight is not on Lorenzen in this one though. The Royals bullpen holds an impressive 3.45 ERA and were able to pitch well against the Athletics last night. Overall, I suspect that the Royals will make some heavy contact with Lopez, Lorenzen will continue pitching well, and the Athletics bullpen will give up some game-winning runs. I am rolling with the Royals to win this one.

Athletics vs. Royals Prediction: Royals ML (-155) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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