No Trout has to be deflating for the Angels….and while KC got into California last night….it was after a day game. Michael Wacha is solid….let’s back KC. Half unit play

I am surprised that KC isn't a bigger favorite against an middling Angels team. While it's a tough travel spot for both clubs, the Angels are 4-11 at home and without their best player in Mike Trout. I also would give a slight edge to Michael Wacha in this spot as well. I like the Royals to roll.

I like this as a potential "get right" spot for Michael Wacha who has struggled over his last three consecutive starts, failing to go 6 IP and giving up a whopping 13 ER over 13.2 IP. Wacha gets a solid matchup against a Los Angeles Angels lineup that is average at best without Mike Trout in the lineup and who he has had historical success against.

Big travel spot for both teams as the Angels are traveling from Pittsburgh (6-game roadtrip) and the Royals from Kansas City. Detmers has been okay but KC projects as a strong hitting team against lefty fastballs. I make the Royals 55 percent winners which implies a moneyline of -122.