The Royals have the better starter in Ragans on the mound today. Batters are struggling to hit him in recent outings, and he is much better at home in this spot. Ragans has an ERA of 3.00 in three starts versus the Twins. Matthews is 1-2 with an ERA of 9.00 in his last four starts and he gave up two runs in 5 innings of work this season versus Kansas City. Minnesota is 2-4 in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City. The Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games versus. a right-handed starter. The Twins are 2-8 in their last 10 road games versus a left-handed starter.

Best bet: take the Kansas City Royals on the moneyline (ML).