Final Score: Royals 4 - Cubs 3
Friday, August 18, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET

Royals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Royals
39-84 Rating 1404
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +1.3
Cubs
62-58 Rating 1498
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Royals Cubs
All-time wins 14 17
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.6 3.8
Last meeting 9 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Royals Cubs
Games played 123 120
Avg runs scored 4.0 5.0
Avg runs conceded 5.3 4.5
Win percentage 32% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 27% 53%