Royals @ Athletics
Over 10 is supported by both starting pitchers still being listed TBD, the first three meetings this season landing on 15, 11, and 22 combined runs, and both projected lineups keeping their middle bats in place.
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This total is playable because the second game still has the starting pitchers listed as TBD, the early season meetings between these teams have already produced big run counts, and both projected orders keep their middle-of-the-lineup bats available.
The pitching uncertainty matters
Both lineup feeds still show the starting pitchers as TBD for this game. That is not ideal for an under ticket, especially when the number is already sitting at 10.
This matchup has already produced offense
The first three meetings this season finished with 15, 11, and 22 combined runs. Even the lowest of that set still cleared this total.
The expected lineups still have the main bats
Kansas City still projects Vinnie Pasquantino, Bobby Witt Jr., and Salvador Perez in the middle despite Pasquantino carrying a day-to-day tag. Oakland also still projects Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Tyler Soderstrom, and Brent Rooker, with Soderstrom expected in despite his own day-to-day status.
Decision
Over 10 is playable because the pitchers are still TBD, this matchup has already cleared the number repeatedly, and both offenses are still bringing their main bats to the nightcap. The path to runs is too open here.
