MLB · Sunday, August 9
Cubs vs Royals Betting Odds – Sunday, August 9
Last game: Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 2:10 PM EDT · Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 9, 2:35 AM ET
MLB
Sunday, August 9
2:10 PM EDT
@ Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Final
- Chicago Cubs are favored by 1.5 runs at -117
- Expected total is 8 runs, down from the opening 8.5
- Royals RP Steven Cruz is Out
Cubs vs Royals odds
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 9, 2:35 AM ETBet at Fanduel
How has the line moved?
| Captured | Royals spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 3, 2:10 PM EDT | +1.5 | 8.5 |
| Sun, Aug 16, 9:27 PM EDT | +1.5 | 8.5 |
| Sun, Aug 30, 4:44 AM EDT | +1.5 | 8.5 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 12:01 PM EDT | +1.5 | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 25, 7:18 PM EDT | +1.5 | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2:35 AM EDT | +1.5 | 8 |
Royals spread
Total (over/under)
Cubs vs Royals team comparison
| Cubs | Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| 89-73 | Record | 69-93 |
| 5.2 | Runs per game | 4.3 |
| 4.3 | Opponent runs/game | 5.0 |
| +0.9 | Run differential | -0.7 |
| 0 | Head-to-head wins | 4 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cubs | Porter Hodge | Relief Pitcher | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cubs | Cade Horton | Starting Pitcher | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cubs | Ben Brown | RP | Injury reserve | Fracture | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cubs | Riley Martin | RP | Injury reserve | Strain | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cubs | Hunter Harvey | Relief Pitcher | Injury reserve | Fracture | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cubs | Phil Maton | RP | Injury reserve | Sprain | 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 Cubs at Royals. Check back closer to game time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured in Cubs vs Royals?
Chicago Cubs were favoured by 1.5 runs (-1.5)
What is the spread for Cubs vs Royals?
Royals +1.5, Cubs -1.5. Opened at +1.5 for Royals
What time is Cubs vs Royals?
No game is currently scheduled
What is Cubs vs Royals head-to-head record?
Cubs 0, Royals 4 in recent games