On the 2nd of June, 2024, the San Diego Padres will square off against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, starting at 2:10 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Leading the charge for the Padres will be Michael King, who carries an ERA of 4.091 into the game. His counterpart from the Royals, Cole Ragans, will take the mound with an impressive 3.358 ERA.

As of now, the Padres find themselves in 5th place in the NL West Division with a 32-29 record, reflecting a winning percentage of .524. They have a divisional record of 12-13, placing them second in their division based on tiebreakers. Recently, the Padres have shown strong form, securing 7 wins out of their last 10 games and currently riding a two-game winning streak. Their away record is notably strong at 19-10 compared to their 13-19 home record. The Padres have scored 273 runs while allowing 261.

The Royals, positioned 4th in the AL Central, hold a record of 35-25, translating to a .583 winning percentage. They are also second in their division, leading with 12-8 in divisional games. However, they have struggled lately, with only 4 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their home record stands strong at 21-10, while their away record is less impressive at 14-15. Offensively, the Royals have scored 293 runs and conceded 220.

In terms of betting, the odds are set as follows: the Point Spread is at -1.5 against the Royals, the Over/Under is pegged at 8.5, the money line for the away team (Padres) is +113, while the home team (Royals) stands at -132. These odds suggest a close game with slight favoritism towards the Royals, reflecting their stronger divisional record and solid home performance.