Check the Guardians vs. Royals prediction, odds, player props and same-game parlay picks here.
Two quietly competitive AL Central teams clash Friday night in Cleveland as the Guardians (6-6) host the Royals (7-6). After sweeping the White Sox, the Guardians are building momentum, while Kansas City is coming off a gritty 3-2 win over Minnesota.
This matchup pits promising right-hander Tanner Bibee (1-1, 6.52 ERA) against resurgent lefty Kris Bubic (2-0, 0.71 ERA), who has looked sharp in his return from elbow surgery.
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📊 Where To Watch Guardians vs. Royals? (April 11, 2025)
- Matchup: Kansas City Royals (7–6) at Cleveland Guardians (6–6)
- Time: 6:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: CLEG (Cleveland), FDSKC (Kansas City), MLB.TV, Fubo (in-market)
📈 Betting Trends & Insights
Guardians:
- 4-2 as moneyline favorites
- 3-1 when favored at -129 or shorter
- 5 of 12 games have gone OVER
Royals:
- 2-3 as underdogs
- Have not been listed higher than +110 before tonight
- 5 of 13 games have gone OVER
⚾ Pitching Matchup
Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB |
Tanner Bibee | Guardians | 1-1 | 6.52 | 1.45 | 10/3 |
Kris Bubic | Royals | 2-0 | 0.71 | 0.95 | 16/3 |
Bubic has posted back-to-back 8-strikeout games, while Bibee is trying to bounce back after allowing 4 HR in a tough outing vs. the Angels.
🔥 Key Player Props to Watch
Guardians
- Steven Kwan
- Hits: Over 0.5 (-238)
- RBIs: Over 0.5 (+333)
- Coming off a 4-hit, 4-RBI game
- José Ramírez
- HR: +525
- RBIs: Over 0.5 (+195)
- Slugging .639 with 4 HR
Royals
- Bobby Witt Jr.
- Hits: Over 0.5 (-250)
- Extra-base hit: +210
- Doubles in 3 straight games
- Maikel Garcia
- Hits: Over 0.5 (-220)
- RBIs: Over 0.5 (+240)
💸 ClutchBuzz Parlay Builder
Build a high-value same-game parlay with these three legs:
- Royals +1.5 Run Line (-196)
- Under 7 Total Runs (-110)
- José Ramírez Over 0.5 RBIs (+195)
💰 Payout Estimate: +450
This combo taps into Bubic’s strong form, a potentially low-scoring duel, and Cleveland’s most reliable bat.
🔚 Final Prediction
We expect a tight, low-scoring battle between two teams with under-the-radar playoff hopes.
ClutchBuzz Pick:
- Guardians win 4–3
- Take the Under (7)
- Best value: Ramírez RBI prop + Royals +1.5