The Royals will play the Cubs on Sunday, August 20th, 2023. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Kansas City Royals have a 82.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Cubs is 93.00.
- Visiting Kansas City Royals - The Kansas City Royals have a 17-45 record as a visiting team, ranking them 16th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 34-30 record as a home team. They rank 7th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Kansas City Royals currently stand 24th (502) Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 5th (613) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Kansas City Royals are 3rd (667) Overall for runs allowed. The Chicago Cubs stand 15th (549) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Kansas City Royals lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs won their last game.
- Team Records - The Kansas City Royals have a 40-85 Overall record (24.5 GB American Central Division), with the Chicago Cubs possessing a 63-59 Overall standing (3.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, listen up ye landlubbers! The Kansas City Royals be takin' on the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, August 20th, 2023... These Royals be a sorry lot, with a 40-85 overall record and a pitiful 0.320 win percentage... They be playin' like scurvy dogs, with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games... Avast, ye Cubs be standin' tall with a 63-59 overall record and a 0.516 win percentage... They be no pushovers, with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games.
If ye be wise, ye'll visit SportsBetting3.com and bet on this game... But beware, the odds be stacked against me beloved Royals... These Cubs be the favorites, so review the odds below if ye be brave enough... The Royals be needin' all the luck they can get, else they'll be walkin' the plank.
So gather round, ye scallywags, and watch this clash of the titans... Will the Royals be able to sail away with a victory, or will the Cubs send 'em to Davy Jones' locker? Tis a battle ye won't want to miss! So bet on this game, me hearties, and may the best team plunder the treasure!
Best Royals at Cubs Odds
| Underdog Kansas City Royals | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Kansas City Royals | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Kansas City Royals are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9 -115 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9 +100 runs at BetRivers, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +102 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Kansas City Royals are +1.5 -110 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
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Royals
Cubs
8/20/23 2:20pm EDT | +170-210 |
- Kansas City Royals bettors risk $100 to win $170 at +170 odds. The implied probability for Kansas City Royals is 37.04%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $47.62 at -210 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 67.74%.
Kansas City Royals at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
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Royals
Cubs
First Team to Score
8/20/23 2:20pm EDT | -105-120Bet |
Royals
Cubs
To Extra Innings
8/20/23 2:20pm EDT | Yes +850No -1600Bet |
Royals
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
8/20/23 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
KAN at CUB 8/20/23 2:20pm EDT | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Royals
Total Runs
KAN at CUB 8/20/23 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o -1203.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Lyles
Strikeouts Thrown
KAN at CUB 8/20/23 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Kyle Hendricks
Strikeouts Thrown
KAN at CUB 8/20/23 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Kansas City Royals & Chicago Cubs Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Kansas City Royals World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Royals | +8000 Bet | +4500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +3000 Bet | +3000 Bet |
Kansas City Royals & Chicago Cubs Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | +21.0 | 45-36 | 38-43 | 819 | 723 | +96 | L1 | 4-6 |
| e - Kansas City Royals | 56 | 106 | 0.346 | +48.0 | 33-48 | 23-58 | 676 | 859 | -183 | W1 | 6-4 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, August 20th, 2023 at 2:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.