Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Picks and Prediction for Saturday, April 25, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Angels visit the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET on MLB.TV. Los Angeles is 12-14, third in the AL West, while Kansas City is 8-17 and fifth in the AL Central. The Angels beat Toronto 7-3 in their most recent game, while the Royals lost 8-6 to Baltimore. This is the second game of a three-game series between the teams. Build your bankroll with our free MLB picks.
Angels Producing Power but Looking for More Consistent Results
The Angels are coming off a 7-3 win over Toronto and have gone 1-4 over their last five games. Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak in that win, showing improved offensive production after struggling to generate runs in the previous series against San Diego.
Los Angeles is hitting .225 with a .332 on-base percentage and .391 slugging percentage, producing 126 runs on 192 hits. Mike Trout leads the lineup with eight home runs and 17 RBI while carrying a .417 on-base percentage. Jorge Soler has driven in 19 runs with five home runs, and Jo Adell is hitting .269 to provide consistent contact at the top of the order. The lineup has shown power with 36 home runs, but has also been inconsistent from game to game.
On the mound, the Angels have a 3.99 ERA and 1.37 WHIP while allowing a .227 opponent average. The staff has recorded 232 strikeouts but has issued 121 walks, creating additional scoring chances for opponents. That combination has led to uneven results despite solid overall pitching numbers.
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Injuries: Travis d’Arnaud, Day-To-Day, Ben Joyce, 15-Day IL, Kirby Yates, 15-Day IL, Ryan Johnson, 15-Day IL, Alek Manoah, 15-Day IL
Royals Lack Consistency at the Plate and on the Mound
The Royals are coming off an 8-6 loss to Baltimore and have dropped four of their last five games. Kansas City has struggled to maintain leads and close out games, which has contributed to the current poor stretch.
Kansas City is hitting .229 with a .305 on-base percentage and .362 slugging percentage, producing 88 runs on 187 hits. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with a .284 average and .364 OBP, while Carter Jensen has provided power with six home runs and 14 RBI. The lineup has struggled to produce consistently, especially compared to opponents with deeper offensive production.
Pitching has also been an issue. The Royals carry a 4.72 ERA and 1.39 WHIP while allowing a .237 opponent average. The staff has issued 112 walks and recorded 210 strikeouts, but the inability to limit baserunners has led to extended innings and scoring opportunities for opponents.
Injuries: Maikel Garcia, Day-To-Day, Bailey Falter, 15-Day IL, Stephen Kolek, 15-Day IL, Carlos Estevez, 15-Day IL, Jonathan India, 10-Day IL
Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles Angels – Walbert Urena
Urena is 0-2 with a 2.35 ERA and 1.83 WHIP over 7.2 innings. He has allowed nine hits with 10 strikeouts and five walks. While the ERA is low, the WHIP shows he has allowed consistent runners on base, which could become an issue over a longer outing.
Kansas City Royals – Cole Ragans
Ragans is 0-4 with a 6.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 21.0 innings. He has recorded 22 strikeouts but has issued 18 walks and allowed six home runs. Those control issues and susceptibility to power have been major factors in his early struggles.
Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Moneyline Pick
- Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles has the advantage due to a more productive offense and slightly more reliable pitching. The Angels have shown the ability to generate runs through power, while Kansas City has struggled to match that level of production. With Ragans dealing with control issues and allowing home runs, Los Angeles will create scoring opportunities versus the Royals. If the Angels maintain pressure at the plate and limit free passes on the mound, they are in a strong position to win.
Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Over/Under Pick
- Over
This matchup leans toward higher scoring. Both teams have shown the ability to generate offense, and the pitching matchup includes control issues for both sides. Ragans has allowed multiple home runs and walks, while Urena’s WHIP suggests potential for baserunners. If those trends continue, this game is likely to feature multiple scoring opportunities and trend toward the over.
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