Royals vs. Athletics Prediction for MLB Wednesday [8/23/2023]

The Oakland Athletics will square off with the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, beginning at 3:37PM ET.

Adrián Martínez (0-1, 5.84 ERA) will get the ball for the Athletics, pitting him against Cole Ragans (4-4, 4.08 ERA) for the Royals.

Dimers' free betting picks for Royals vs. Athletics, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Royals vs. Athletics

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Royals-Athletics MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Royals a 55% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Royals vs. Athletics Odds [8/23]

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (-130), Royals -1.5 (+112)
• Moneyline: Athletics +130, Royals -145
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-118/-104)

The Athletics are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Royals, with -130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Royals (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +112.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +130, which means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, as well as the best odds for the Under at -104.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Royals vs. Athletics

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ -130 via PointsBet (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.2% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -118 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Royals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Athletics moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Royals vs. Athletics Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Royals are more likely to defeat the Athletics in the MLB game on Wednesday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Royals having a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Royals-Athletics game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Royals vs. Athletics on Wednesday August 23, 2023.

Royals vs. Athletics 2023

Wednesday's MLB game between the Athletics and Royals at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to begin at 3:37PM ET.

• Who: Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics
• Date: Wednesday August 23, 2023
• Time: 3:37PM ET / 12:37PM PT
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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