Vegas Writer - Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals

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Handicapper
Vegas Writer
League
MLB
Competition
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals
Release Date
05/05/2026 12:30 PM
Event Date
05/05/2026 07:40 PM
Bet Type
Moneyline
Pick
Cleveland Guardians -117 (BetOnline)
Outcome
Loss
Analysis
The Cleveland Guardians have the pitching edge for this revenge situation, as they hand the ball to Gavin Williams (5-1, 2.70) to oppose Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek (0-0, 0.00), who is making his season debut. And while Kolek is looking to get the cobwebs out, Williams has been dealing through seven starts, including a 3-1 showing with a 4.30 ERA in four road starts, while limiting teams to a sub-.200 batting average. Williams is 2-1 with a 2.28 ERA in nine career starts against the Royals, and I expect him to dominate tonight, while the Guardians' lineup will be out for revenge after last night's loss.

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