Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 09/13/25

Taijuan Walker is set to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday as they take on the Kansas City Royals. Walker has 30 appearances under his belt this season with 19 being starts, and the right-hander has totaled 111.2 innings of work in 2025 for the Phillies. Walker has a 4.03 ERA, which is his best mark since 2022, but his recent form is not the best with 4 or more earned runs allowed in each of his last 3 starts. He is not a starting option I feel confident in backing, especially when facing a quality team like the Kansas City Royals.

Ryan Bergert is the scheduled starter for the Royals in this matchup, making his 15th start of the season and his eighth with Kansas City. Bergert began the season with the Padres, posting a 2.78 ERA across 35.2 innings of work. In his first 36.2 innings with the Royals, the right-hander has been less successful to the tune of a 4.17 ERA in that span. While still not an awful mark, it is his last start that caught my eye as a potential red flag. Bergert allowed 11 hits, 3 walks and 8 earned runs in just 3.1 innings of work against the Guardians last time out and now faces a tougher, more powerful Phillies lineup.

Royals vs Phillies prediction: Over 9 (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable to -125.

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