Dodgers vs Royals Picks and Prediction – 6/28/2025

The Dodgers (50-31) head to Kauffman Stadium to face the Royals (38-42) on June 27 at 6:10 PM EST. Los Angeles rolls in after beating Colorado 8-1, while Kansas City dropped a 3-0 home decision to Tampa Bay. The pitching matchup features right-hander Dustin May (4-5, 4.46 ERA) for L.A. against Royals lefty Noah Cameron (2-3, 2.08 ERA), who’s been sharp over 47.2 innings this year. Elevate your MLB game with our top-notch MLB picks.

The Dodgers have won four of the last five and are back to hitting with authority. Ohtani keeps launching bombs and now leads the team with 27 homers, and Andy Pages is emerging as a clutch bat with a .297 average and team-high 54 RBIs. Will Smith remains the most consistent hitter, batting .330 with a .425 OBP. The team leads the National League with 127 home runs and has scored 459 runs. The offense ranks top-five in both OBP (.340) and slugging (.462).

The team ERA sits at 4.24 and WHIP at 1.32, both middle of the pack. Dustin May has been inconsistent, allowing 11 home runs in under 80 innings, and his 1.32 WHIP shows he's been inconsistent. Injuries are still stacking up in the bullpen with five relievers on IL, including Blake Treinen and Giovanny Gallegos. Still, the Dodgers' power and plate discipline often give them enough margin for error.

Kansas City comes in cold, having lost four straight, scoring just four runs total in those games. The offense has been stagnant, with only one player—Vinnie Pasquantino—having double-digit home runs (11). Maikel Garcia has been a bright spot, batting .310, but overall production is way down. The Royals have only 56 home runs and a .244 team average. They rank near the bottom in OBP (.298) and slugging (.366), showing how reliant they are on small ball.

The Royals’ strength lies in pitching. Noah Cameron has been excellent in limited work, sporting a 2.08 ERA and sub-1.00 WHIP. The team ERA of 3.40 is impressive, and the bullpen has limited walks and kept hitters to a .237 average. Injuries continue to chip away at depth, with Alec Marsh and Hunter Harvey both sidelined. The defense can hold, but the lack of firepower at the plate makes it tough to support pitching continuously.

The Dodgers are swinging hot bats and outclass the Royals offensively in nearly every stat—more runs, more homers, higher average, and stronger OBP. Kansas City’s pitching gives them a slight chance, but the Dodgers' firepower will be too much to contain, especially with May looking for a bounce-back and Cameron still relatively untested against elite lineups. Final Score Prediction: Dodgers win 6-3.