OAK vs KC prediction for August 18, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects KC 4.1 - OAK 3.2. KC is favored with a 58.7% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 9.0. Model projects 7.3 total runs.
KC
4.1
Projected Score
VS
O/U 9.0
OAK
3.2
Projected Score
Win Probability
KCOAK
-1.5
Run Line (KC)
9.0
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 64.4% (3,347 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
OAK
135
KC
246
Projected
KC 4.1 — OAK 3.2
Actual
KC 4 — OAK 3
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Brady Basso L
OAK
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FF40%93 mph16% whiff
SL22%84 mph23% whiff
CU20%78 mph38% whiff
Daniel Lynch IV L
KC
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SI30%94 mph17% whiff
CH24%86 mph28% whiff
SL23%87 mph42% whiff
Weather Impact
Kauffman Stadium
88°F11 mph wind
HR: 1.085 Total: 1.045
thin air, 7mph out
Bullpen Comparison
OAK
5.05ERA
4.25FIP
9.82K/9
4.41BB/9
1.53WHIP
KC
4.79ERA
5.00FIP
7.87K/9
4.60BB/9
1.47WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
OAK F5
1.6 runs
33.5% win
KC F5
2.2 runs
47.6% win
F5 Total
3.8
NRFI
63.2%
YRFI
36.8%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.72
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
OAK8 injured
Jacob Wilson SSDAY-TO-DAY
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer 3B10-DAY-IL
Jeffrey Springs SP15-DAY-IL
Justin Sterner RP60-DAY-IL
Denzel Clarke CF60-DAY-IL
Tyler Soderstrom LF10-DAY-IL
+2 more
KC8 injured
Beck Way RP15-DAY-IL
Nick Mears RP60-DAY-IL
Carlos Estevez RP60-DAY-IL
Tony Gonsolin SP15-DAY-IL
Luinder Avila SP60-DAY-IL
Stephen Kolek SP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
AI Intelligence Analysis
Edge Analysis
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.