Royals vs. Cubs: MLB Same Game Parlay Picks (Friday)

While both teams are relatively out of it, anytime the Yankees and Red Sox meet up its a fun one for the fans. We also have a few MLB series between playoff hopefuls beginning today, including the most interesting one to me, a matchup between the Mariners and Astros.

Let’s dive into the SGP market and find our favorite bets of the day.

Thursday's MLB Best Same Game Parlay Bets: Royals vs. Cubs

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Kansas City Royals at Chicago Cubs

Leg 1: Nationals ML (+145)
Leg 2: Over 4.5 Runs (+135)
Leg 3: Nelson Velazquez 2+ Total Bases (+180)

Since being traded to the Royals, Cole Ragans has been excellent. He has a double-digit K/9. While the walks are a bit elevated, he is making for it with a GB% around 50%. The Cubs are middle of the road offensively against lefties, and Ragans should be able to keep that streak going and post yet another solid start.

The Royals have a 122 wRC+ in the month of August, which is good for seventh-best in baseball during that span. They are making a ton of contact, which is seemingly helping them break out. Aside from his last start, Jameson Taillon has been better lately. Still, he’s having a horrendous season and has been allowing a ton of loud contact. The high-contact Royals might make for a difficult matchup for him.

This is a revenge game for Nelson Velazquez, the former Cub who made his way to the Royals this season. In a small sample this entire season for both teams, he has a combined wRC+ of around 180. He hits the ball extremely hard when he makes contact, and the tools are loud. A player with his kind of power should not be at these odds for 2+ TBs.

Parlay Odds: +500