The Chicago Cubs are set to battle the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 26, 2024, with a start time of 08:10 PM. Clear skies with minimal cloud cover are expected for the game.

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Cubs, carrying a 6.690 ERA into the game, while Brady Singer will pitch for the Royals with a commendable 3.000 ERA. In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs are currently 12th with a 49-55 record. Despite being 5th in their division with a 13-23 record, they’ve won 4 of their last 10 games but are struggling with a two-game losing streak. They have better performance at home with a 27-25 record compared to their 22-30 record on the road.

Meanwhile, the Royals hold the 5th spot in the AL Central Division with a winning record of 56-47. They’ve won 6 of their last 10 games but also face a two-game losing streak. They perform significantly better at home with a 35-20 record, compared to their 21-27 on the road.

Regarding the betting odds, the PointSpread is set at -1.5 favoring the Royals, with an Over/Under set at 9.0, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. The MoneyLine is -145 for the Royals indicating their favorable odds at home, while the Cubs are at +123, reflecting their challenge as the underdogs in this upcoming matchup.