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Kansas City Royals Betting Record 2026
The Royals went 69-93 in the 2026 regular season. A bettor who put 1 unit on them at the closing moneyline in every game finished -20.93u (-12.9% ROI), 27th of 30 MLB teams. They were 78-84 on the run line and 72-84-6 against the total, so their games leaned under (25th in over percentage).
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season games only, 2016 to 2026. How these numbers are calculated.
Royals 2026 betting summary
At home the Royals were 41-40 (-2.01u); on the road 28-53 (-18.92u). As a favorite they went 26-24 (-3.41u), and as an underdog 43-69 (-17.52u).
Royals betting record by season, 2016 to 2026
Each row is one regular season. Moneyline units assume 1 unit on the Royals in every game at the closing price. Their best year for a moneyline bettor in this span was 2017 (+0.74u); the worst was 2023 (-26.76u).
| Season | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Runs/G | Allowed/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69-93 | -20.93u | -12.9% | 78-84 | 72-84-6 | 8.69 | 4.26 | 5.00 |
| 2025 | 82-80 | -4.62u | -2.9% | 75-83 | 70-91-1 | 8.44 | 4.02 | 3.93 |
| 2024 | 86-76 | -0.88u | -0.5% | 90-71 | 69-88-5 | 8.40 | 4.54 | 3.98 |
| 2023 | 56-106 | -26.76u | -16.5% | 70-92 | 80-77-5 | 8.94 | 4.17 | 5.30 |
| 2022 | 65-97 | -15.50u | -9.6% | 79-83 | 82-74-6 | 8.40 | 3.95 | 5.00 |
| 2021 | 74-88 | +0.42u | +0.3% | 81-81 | 70-82-10 | 8.87 | 4.23 | 4.86 |
| 2020 | 26-34 | +0.09u | +0.1% | 31-29 | 22-36-2 | 8.90 | 4.13 | 4.53 |
| 2019 | 59-103 | -23.00u | -14.2% | 76-86 | 81-74-7 | 9.35 | 4.27 | 5.36 |
| 2018 | 58-104 | -25.20u | -15.6% | 81-81 | 71-82-9 | 8.79 | 3.94 | 5.14 |
| 2017 | 80-82 | +0.74u | +0.5% | 74-88 | 75-80-7 | 8.93 | 4.33 | 4.88 |
| 2016 | 81-81 | -2.21u | -1.4% | 81-81 | 75-79-8 | 8.10 | 4.17 | 4.40 |
| All 11 seasons | 736-944 | -117.85u | -7.0% | 816-859 | 767-847-66 | 8.70 | 4.19 | 4.78 |
Royals betting splits, 2026
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 41-40 | -2.01u | -2.5% | 39-42 | 40-38-3 |
| Road | 81 | 28-53 | -18.92u | -23.4% | 39-42 | 32-46-3 |
| As favorite | 50 | 26-24 | -3.41u | -6.8% | 20-30 | 27-21-2 |
| As underdog | 112 | 43-69 | -17.52u | -15.6% | 58-54 | 45-63-4 |
| Favorite of -150 or shorter | 8 | 6-2 | +1.51u | +18.9% | 5-3 | 3-5-0 |
| Underdog of +130 or longer | 36 | 13-23 | -3.29u | -9.1% | 19-17 | 12-22-2 |
| After a win | 68 | 36-32 | +4.44u | +6.5% | 41-27 | 30-34-4 |
| After a loss | 93 | 33-60 | -24.36u | -26.2% | 37-56 | 42-49-2 |
| vs AL Central rivals | 52 | 25-27 | -1.50u | -2.9% | 30-22 | 22-28-2 |
| vs NL (interleague) | 48 | 19-29 | -8.08u | -16.8% | 22-26 | 24-23-1 |
By month
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 4 | 2-2 | -0.01u | -0.3% | 2-2 | 0-4-0 |
| April | 27 | 10-17 | -8.36u | -31.0% | 12-15 | 13-14-0 |
| May | 28 | 10-18 | -8.32u | -29.7% | 11-17 | 13-14-1 |
| June | 27 | 13-14 | +0.54u | +2.0% | 14-13 | 16-10-1 |
| July | 25 | 11-14 | -0.37u | -1.5% | 14-11 | 7-17-1 |
| August | 27 | 16-11 | +4.74u | +17.6% | 16-11 | 13-11-3 |
| September | 24 | 7-17 | -9.14u | -38.1% | 9-15 | 10-14-0 |
Royals record against every opponent, 2026
Sorted by number of meetings. Each opponent links to its own betting record page.
| Opponent | Games | Record | ML units | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox | 13 | 4-9 | -5.73u | 5-8 | 8-4-1 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 13 | 6-7 | -0.54u | 7-6 | 7-6-0 |
| Detroit Tigers | 13 | 7-6 | +1.36u | 10-3 | 3-9-1 |
| Minnesota Twins | 13 | 8-5 | +3.41u | 8-5 | 4-9-0 |
| Athletics | 7 | 5-2 | +1.50u | 4-3 | 2-4-1 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 7 | 2-5 | -1.80u | 2-5 | 4-3-0 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 6 | 1-5 | -4.15u | 0-6 | 4-2-0 |
| Boston Red Sox | 6 | 1-5 | -3.23u | 1-5 | 1-5-0 |
| Houston Astros | 6 | 2-4 | -1.75u | 2-4 | 2-4-0 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 6 | 5-1 | +3.45u | 5-1 | 4-2-0 |
| New York Yankees | 6 | 0-6 | -6.00u | 1-5 | 2-4-0 |
| Seattle Mariners | 6 | 5-1 | +4.41u | 5-1 | 2-4-0 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 6 | 3-3 | -0.12u | 3-3 | 4-2-0 |
| Texas Rangers | 6 | 1-5 | -3.96u | 2-4 | 3-2-1 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 6 | 3-3 | +0.18u | 4-2 | 2-3-1 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 3 | 1-2 | -1.05u | 2-1 | 0-3-0 |
| Atlanta Braves | 3 | 1-2 | -0.65u | 1-2 | 0-3-0 |
| Chicago Cubs | 3 | 1-2 | -0.62u | 1-2 | 2-0-1 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 3 | 2-1 | +1.43u | 3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Colorado Rockies | 3 | 0-3 | -3.00u | 0-3 | 1-2-0 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 3 | 0-3 | -3.00u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Miami Marlins | 3 | 1-2 | -1.20u | 1-2 | 2-1-0 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 3 | 1-2 | -0.96u | 1-2 | 2-1-0 |
| New York Mets | 3 | 1-2 | -0.81u | 1-2 | 2-1-0 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 3 | 2-1 | +1.91u | 2-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 3 | 0-3 | -3.00u | 0-3 | 2-1-0 |
| San Diego Padres | 3 | 2-1 | +0.96u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| San Francisco Giants | 3 | 3-0 | +2.90u | 2-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Washington Nationals | 3 | 1-2 | -0.87u | 1-2 | 2-1-0 |
Last 15 Royals games with closing lines
| Date | Opponent | Result | Close ML | Run line | Total | O/U | ML units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | vs Guardians | W 3-2 | -111 | +1.5 | 8 | Under | +0.90u |
| Sep 26 | vs Guardians | L 5-11 | -108 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 25 | vs Guardians | L 9-12 | +122 | +1.5 | 7 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 24 | vs White Sox | L 1-9 | +118 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 23 | vs White Sox | W 5-4 | +101 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | +1.01u |
| Sep 22 | vs White Sox | L 11-14 | +104 | +1.5 | 8 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 20 | at Pirates | L 3-4 | +101 | -1.5 | 8.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 19 | at Pirates | L 5-6 | -101 | -1.5 | 8 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 18 | at Pirates | L 5-8 | +158 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 17 | at Astros | L 2-6 | +129 | +1.5 | 9 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 16 | at Astros | W 5-2 | +141 | +1.5 | 9 | Under | +1.41u |
| Sep 15 | at Astros | L 2-4 | +136 | +1.5 | 8 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 13 | at Red Sox | L 1-4 | +159 | +1.5 | 7.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 12 | at Red Sox | L 1-5 | +183 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 11 | at Red Sox | W 3-2 | +177 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Under | +1.77u |
Close ML is the Royals' closing moneyline. The run line is shown from the Royals' side.
Royals betting FAQ
What is the Royals betting record in 2026?
69-93 straight up, -20.93u betting 1 unit on every game at the closing moneyline, 78-84 on the run line and 72-84-6 on totals (the 2026 regular season).
Are the Royals profitable to bet at home or on the road?
At home they were 41-40 for -2.01u; on the road 28-53 for -18.92u in 2026.
How do the Royals do as a favorite and as an underdog?
As a favorite: 26-24, -3.41u. As an underdog: 43-69, -17.52u.
Do Royals games go over or under?
In 2026 their games were 72-84-6 against the closing total, with an average total of 8.69 runs and 9.26 actual runs per game.
What was the Royals' best betting season since 2016?
2017: 80-82 for +0.74u. The worst was 2023: 56-106 for -26.76u. Over all 11 seasons they are 736-944, -117.85u.
Methodology
Results and closing lines come from the Bet Legend game database: final scores for every regular season game since 2016, with the closing moneyline, run line and total. Every game is checked against ESPN's official schedule and final score; postseason games are excluded. Moneyline units risk 1 unit per game at the close, so a win at -150 pays +0.67u and a win at +130 pays +1.30u. The run line record compares the final margin with the closing line (MLB run lines are 1.5 runs, so there are no pushes). Over and under results compare total runs with the closing total; an exact match is a push. 2026 figures run through Sep 27, 2026.
These are market results for the team, not BetLegend picks. Our own graded picks are on the MLB betting record page.