On the evening of May 9, 2024, the Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Los Angeles Angels at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:38 pm under a clear sky. Veteran pitcher Michael Wacha will lead the Royals with a current ERA of 5.496, while Reid Detmers, who holds an ERA of 4.240, will take the mound for the Angels.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals currently sit in fourth place with a record of 17-13, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.57. They show a consistent divisional performance with 8 wins and 5 losses. Their recent plays reflect a bit of a struggle, having won 4 of their last 10 games, and they are looking to shake off a three-game losing streak. On home turf, they have been strong with 12 wins versus 5 losses, but have found more challenges on the road with 5 wins to 8 losses.

Conversely, the Angels find themselves near the bottom of the AL West Division standings in 13th place, with an 11-18 record that gives them a 0.38 win percentage. Despite a solid start to the division with no losses yet, their overall form has been wanting, with only 2 wins in their last 10 outings and currently holding a modest one-game win streak. Their home record stands at 4-9, with a slightly better performance away at 7-9.

From a betting perspective, the game presents some interesting dynamics. The current point spread favors the Royals by 1.5, with the over/under set at 8.0 runs. This suggests anticipation of a moderately scoring game. For those looking at moneyline odds, the Royals are slightly favored at -116, compared to the Angels at -105. These odds indicate a closely contested match, likely influenced by recent performances and home field advantage for the Angels.