Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Detroit Tigers have plenty to play for as they sit 2.5 games back in the American League Central MLB standings. Never mind the fact that the Detroit Tigers today sit at 21-25. Still, their meeting with the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday is not between the best MLB teams and will not feature much love compared to other MLB games, but the pitching matchup is a throwback.
Matthew Boyd took a no-hitter into the sixth inning for the Tigers his last time out, and Zack Greinke’s legacy includes striking out 1,000 hitters, becoming one of five pitchers to do so all time.
Here is a breakdown of each team, Tigers vs Royals odds, MLB picks, and more.
Moneyline: Tigers vs Royals odds show the Royals are favored at -110 on the moneyline. The MLB odds are so slight as the Tigers are +100 on the moneyline.
Run Line: The Royals are -1.5 (+170) on the run line. The Tigers are +1.5 (-200) on the run line.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 9 runs with +100 odds on the over and -120 odds on the under.
The Tigers’ implied run total is 4.5 runs with -105 odds on the over and -125 odds on the under. The Royals’ implied run total is 4 runs with -120 odds on the over and -110 odds on the under.
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals
Location of the game: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 24. 7:40 p.m. ET.
How to watch: Bally Sports Network | MLB.TV
The MLB schedule sets up nicely for the Tigers to continue their upward ascent. But they will need to win a pivotal game to claim the series from the Royals after winning 8-5 on Monday and losing 4-1 on Tuesday.
The Tigers’ offense has struggled this season. They rank 28th in scoring 3.64 runs per game, 25th with a batting average of .229, and 29th with an OPS of .648. The pitching staff has been better, though, as they rank 20th in holding teams to 4.76 runs per game, 17th with a batting average against of .244, and 16th with an opposing OPS of .719.
The Kansas City Royals roster is full of promise with upcoming young stars in Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and others. Yet the offense is 25th in scoring 4.00 runs per game, 26th with a batting average of .228, and 27th with an OPS of .672.
Their pitching staff is 28th in allowing 5.47 runs per game, 25th with a batting average against of .260 and opposing OPS of .765. The bullpen has actually been better, and former All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman has regained his form and will be a key trade chip down the road.
Boyd has allowed two runs in each of his eight starts this season, including three after going five no-hit innings against the Nationals on Friday. He is 3-3 with a 6.21 ERA.
Greinke is on the best run of his season since his first two starts. He has gone at least five innings and allowed no more than three earned runs in his last four starts. Still, he is 1-5 with a 4.82 ERA and has allowed nine home runs, MLB stats show.
The over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Kansas City between these two teams. Those who have made their bets public show 53% are on the under, but we like the over with this pitching matchup.
The Tigers are 4-1 in the last five meetings, but 56% of bets are on the Royals. But what we like in looking at Tigers vs Royals odds is the Detroit moneyline.
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