Royals vs. Phillies Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/5/2023]

The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, starting at 6:05PM ET.

The Phillies will send Cristopher Sánchez (0-3, 2.66 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Alec Marsh (0-5, 6.75 ERA) for the Royals.

Dimers' free betting picks for Royals vs. Phillies, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Royals vs. Phillies

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Royals-Phillies MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Phillies a 66% chance of getting the W against the Royals.

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Royals vs. Phillies Odds [8/5]

• Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (-115), Royals +1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Phillies -225, Royals +195
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+102)

The Phillies are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Royals, with -115 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at +195, where you can bet $100 to profit $195, earning a total payout of $295, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Royals and Phillies have a 50% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Royals vs. Phillies

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Royals @ +195 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Over 9 @ -120 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Phillies are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Royals moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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

Royals vs. Phillies Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Phillies are more likely to beat the Royals at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Phillies boasting a 66% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Royals-Phillies game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Royals vs. Phillies on Saturday August 5, 2023.

Royals vs. Phillies 2023

Saturday's MLB matchup between the Phillies and Royals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 6:05PM ET.

• Who: Kansas City Royals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
• Date: Saturday August 5, 2023
• Time: 6:05PM ET / 3:05PM PT
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park

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