This is a Free #MLB play on the Kansas City #Royals +1.5.

The Royals have underachieved so far, but they are still just three games out of first in the AL Central. They come into Game 1 of a home series versus Cleveland off back to back wins on the road in Chicago.

Edinson Volquez will toe the rubber for the Royals, and he's pitched well at home this season. Volquez (5-6, 4.25 ERA) allowed four runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings in a loss at Baltimore his last time out. He's lost twice to Cleveland this season, but both of those losses came on the road. He's 3-2 with a 2.38 ERA in seven starts in Kansas City in 2016.

The Indians hand the ball to Carlos Carrasco, who is coming off his first loss of the season. Carrasco (2-1, 3.48 ERA) gave up four runs on five hits, including a pair of home runs in a 5-0 loss to Seattle his last time out. He hasn't fooled Lorenzo Cain, who is batting .364 lifetime against him.

The Royals bullpen is still the best in the major leagues, boasting an ERA of 2.61.

Take KC +1.5.

GL,

Jesse Schule