MLB · Thursday, August 20
Athletics vs Royals Betting Odds – Thursday, August 20
Last game: Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 2:10 PM EDT · Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 9, 2:40 AM ET
MLB
Thursday, August 20
2:10 PM EDT
@ Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Final
- Kansas City Royals are favored by 1.5 runs at -250
- Expected total is 8.5 runs, down from the opening 9.5
- Athletics RP Seth Johnson is Out
Athletics vs Royals odds
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 9, 2:40 AM ETBet at Fanduel
How has the line moved?
| Captured | Royals spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 14, 2:10 PM EDT | -1.5 | 9.5 |
| Tue, Aug 25, 4:41 PM EDT | -1.5 | 9.5 |
| Sat, Sep 5, 7:12 PM EDT | -1.5 | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 9:44 PM EDT | -1.5 | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 28, 12:15 AM EDT | -1.5 | 8.5 |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2:47 AM EDT | -1.5 | 8.5 |
Royals spread
Total (over/under)
Athletics vs Royals team comparison
| Athletics | Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| 64-98 | Record | 69-93 |
| 4.3 | Runs per game | 4.3 |
| 5.8 | Opponent runs/game | 5.0 |
| -1.5 | Run differential | -0.7 |
| 0 | Head-to-head wins | 8 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletics | Brent Rooker | DH | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Luis Severino | SP | Injury reserve | Strain | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Brooks Kriske | RP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Justin Sterner | RP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Mark Leiter Jr. | RP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Nick Kurtz | 1B | Injury reserve | Strain | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Tyler Soderstrom | LF | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Jacob Wilson | SS | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | J.T. Ginn | SP | Injury reserve | Soreness | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Gage Jump | SP | Injury reserve | Pinched Nerve | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Max Muncy | 3B | Injury reserve | Soreness | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Alika Williams | SS | Day-to-day | Soreness | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Athletics | Seth Johnson | RP | Out | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Royals | Cole Ragans | SP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Carlos Estevez | Relief Pitcher | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Nick Mears | RP | Injury reserve | Pinched Nerve | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Jonathan India | Second Baseman | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Connor Seabold | RP | Injury reserve | Strain | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Stephen Kolek | SP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Beck Way | RP | Injury reserve | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Luinder Avila | SP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Steven Cruz | RP | Out | Not Specified | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Nick Loftin | 3B | Paternity leave | Not Specified | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Tony Gonsolin | SP | Injury reserve | Not Specified | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Mitch Spence | RP | Day-to-day | Not Specified | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Ryan Bergert | SP | Day-to-day | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Athletics at Royals. Check back closer to game time.
Previous games
| Date | Away | Home | Line | Total | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 27 | Athletics | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Royals | Athletics | +1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Tue, Apr 28 | Royals | Athletics | +1.5 | 8 | Final | |
| Wed, Apr 29 | Royals | Athletics | +1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Athletics | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Tue, Aug 18 | Athletics | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Wed, Aug 19 | Athletics | Royals | -1.5 | 9 | Final | |
| Thu, Aug 20 | Athletics | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | Final |
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured in Athletics vs Royals?
Kansas City Royals were favoured by 1.5 runs (-1.5)
What is the spread for Athletics vs Royals?
Royals -1.5, Athletics +1.5. Opened at -1.5 for Royals
What time is Athletics vs Royals?
No game is currently scheduled
What is Athletics vs Royals head-to-head record?
Athletics 0, Royals 8 in recent games