The worst teams in baseball will clash in the opener of a three-game series Friday night when the Kansas City Royals (42-91) host the Baltimore Orioles (40-94). The Orioles have won just 16 games on the road all season and I'm happy to back the home team in this matchup.

KC righty Brad Keller (6-5, 3.33 ERA) has allowed just four runs while covering 17 innings through his last three starts and he's 3-1 with a 3.23 ERA at home. Baltimore righty Andrew Cashner (4-12, 4.79 ERA) has allowed nine runs (eight earned) on 16 his in 13 innings through his last two starts alone and he's 2-6 with a 5.14 ERA in 12 starts on the road this season.

Both teams got Thursday off. Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day and while Orioles are coming off a three-sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, note that they're 5-22 in their last 27 games following an off day.

8* play on Kansas City Royals.