Athletics vs Royals Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Sept. 28

Odds updated as of 2:15 p.m.

On Sunday in MLB, the Athletics are up against the Kansas City Royals.

All the info you need to make smart bets on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook can be found below. Check out all of the latest MLB betting lines here.

Athletics vs Royals Game Info

• Athletics (76-85) vs. Kansas City Royals (81-80)
• Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
• Time: 3:05 p.m. ET
• Venue: Sutter Health Park -- West Sacramento, California
• Coverage: NBCS-CA and FDSKC

Athletics vs Royals Odds & Moneyline

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• Moneyline: OAK: (-120) | KC: (+102)
• Spread: OAK: +1.5 (-188) | KC: -1.5 (+155)
• Total: 10 -- Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)

Athletics vs Royals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Brady Basso (Athletics) - 1-0, 1.74 ERA vs Cole Ragans (Royals) - 3-3, 5.02 ERA

The Athletics will give the ball to Brady Basso (1-0, 1.74 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Royals will counter with Cole Ragans (3-3, 5.02 ERA). Basso and his team were 3-1-0 against the spread when he pitched last season. Basso and his team won as favorites in 50% of his two appearances last season with a moneyline. The Royals have a 6-6-0 ATS record in Ragans' 12 starts that had a set spread. The Royals were named the moneyline underdog for two Ragans starts this season -- they split the games.

Athletics vs Royals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Royals win (52.3%)

Athletics vs Royals Moneyline

• The Athletics vs Royals moneyline has the Athletics as a -120 favorite, while the Royals are a +102 underdog on the road.

Athletics vs Royals Spread

• The Athletics are hosting the Royals and are 1.5 on the runline and -188 to cover, while Kansas City is +155 to cover the spread.

Athletics vs Royals Over/Under

• A combined run total of 10 has been set for Athletics-Royals on Sept. 28, with the over at -114 and the under at -106.

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Athletics vs Royals Betting Trends

• The Athletics have been favorites in 37 games this season and have come away with the win 18 times (48.6%) in those contests.
• This season, the Athletics have come away with a win 10 times in 25 chances when named as a favorite of at least -120 or better on the moneyline.
• The Athletics and their opponents have hit the over in 76 of their 160 games with a total this season.
• The Athletics are 85-75-0 against the spread in their 160 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Royals have won 42 of the 92 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (45.7%).
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +102 or longer, the Royals have gone 27-41 (39.7%).
• The Royals have combined with their opponents to go over the total 69 times this season for a 69-88-2 record against the over/under.
• The Royals are 78-81-0 against the spread this season.

Athletics Player Leaders

• Brent Rooker leads Sacramento with a slugging percentage of .479, fueled by 73 extra-base hits. He has a .262 batting average and an on-base percentage of .334.
• Among all qualified batters in MLB, he ranks 62nd in batting average, 61st in on-base percentage, and 30th in slugging.
• Tyler Soderstrom is hitting .277 with 34 doubles, a triple, 25 home runs and 55 walks, while slugging .476 with an on-base percentage of .347.
• Among all qualified hitters, he is 28th in batting average, 42nd in on-base percentage and 34th in slugging percentage.
• Nick Kurtz has 121 hits this season and has a slash line of .291/.384/.615.
• Shea Langeliers leads Sacramento with 133 hits, batting .277 this season with 63 extra-base hits.
• Langeliers brings a five-game hitting streak into this game. During his last five outings he is batting .636 with four doubles, a home run and four RBIs.

Royals Player Leaders

• Bobby Witt Jr. has accumulated 183 hits with a .352 on-base percentage and a .502 slugging percentage, all club-bests for the Royals. He's batting .296.
• Including all qualifying hitters in the majors, he is ninth in batting average, 34th in on-base percentage and 17th in slugging percentage.
• Witt hopes to build on a three-game hitting streak in this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .391 with three doubles and four RBIs.
• Vinnie Pasquantino has 32 doubles, a triple, 32 home runs and 49 walks while batting .265. He's slugging .476 with an on-base percentage of .323.
• He is currently 47th in batting average, 91st in on-base percentage and 34th in slugging percentage among all qualified batters.
• Maikel Garcia is batting .284 with 38 doubles, five triples, 16 home runs and 61 walks.
• Salvador Perez is hitting .238 with 35 doubles, 30 home runs and 27 walks.

Athletics vs Royals Head to Head

• 9/27/2025: 4-2 KC (Favorite: Athletics, Spread: -1.5, Total: 10, Favorite Moneyline: -120, Underdog Moneyline: +102)
• 9/26/2025: 4-3 OAK (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 10, Favorite Moneyline: -124, Underdog Moneyline: +106)
• 6/15/2025: 3-2 OAK (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -152, Underdog Moneyline: +128)
• 6/14/2025: 4-0 OAK (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)
• 6/13/2025: 6-4 OAK (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -162, Underdog Moneyline: +136)
• 6/20/2024: 3-2 KC (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -154, Underdog Moneyline: +130)
• 6/19/2024: 5-1 OAK (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7, Favorite Moneyline: -180, Underdog Moneyline: +152)
• 6/18/2024: 7-5 OAK (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -132, Underdog Moneyline: +112)
• 5/19/2024: 8-4 KC (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -174, Underdog Moneyline: +146)
• 5/18/2024: 5-3 KC (Favorite: Royals, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -188, Underdog Moneyline: +158)

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