Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 9-27-23 MLB Picks
The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers clash Wednesday in game 2 of an MLB series at Comerica Park. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Royals look for a win after winning 8 of their last 10 games. The Royals have the second-worst record in the AL. The Royals pitching staff is 28th in ERA (5.15), 23rd in WHIP (1.40) and 29th in quality starts (32). The Royals' offense is 25th in runs per game (4.17), 21st in batting average (.243) and 27th in homers (156). Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with 172 hits and 93 RBI, while Salvador Perez and Maikel Garcia have combined for 255 hits and 124 RBI. Jonathan Bowlan will make his major league debut tonight. Bowlan was 22-24 with a 4.69 ERA and 365 strikeouts in his minor league career.
Kansas City Royals Team Facts
The Royals have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs after playing the previous day.The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last eight Wednesday night games as underdogs against the Tigers.The Royals have won the first inning in four of their last six games as underdogs against American League opponents.The Royals have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games as underdogs against American League opponents.
The Royals have led after 7 innings in five of their last six games as road underdogs.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Tigers look for a win after winning 6 of their last 10 games. The Tigers are 1 of 8 AL teams eliminated from playoff contention. The Tigers pitching staff is 17th in ERA (4.32), 9th in WHIP (1.25) and 26th in quality starts (43). The Tigers' offense is 29th in runs per game (4.00), 28th in batting average (.234) and 26th in homers (158). Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with 136 hits and 90 RBI, while Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter have combined for 233 hits and 102 RBI. Tarik Skubal gets the ball, and he is 7-3 with a 2.95 ERA and 94 strikeouts this season. Skubal is 1-7 with a 5.51 ERA and 45 strikeouts in his career against the Royals.
Detroit Tigers Team Facts
The Tigers have won eight of their last nine games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 17 of their last 19 games as favorites against the Royals following a home win.The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against American League opponents.The Tigers have led after 7 innings in each of their last five Wednesday games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Tigers' last nine games as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
The Detroit Tigers rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (628).The Detroit Tigers rank 29th in the league for RBI's this season (602).The Kansas City Royals rank 2nd in the league for triples this season (42).
The Kansas City Royals rank T2nd in the league for steals this season (159).
Randy’s Pick
The Tigers are getting the benefit of the doubt here because they're at home and Tarik Skubal has been sharp with a 2.95 ERA and 0.92 WHIP. Jonathan Bowlan is making his major league debut, and I have a thing where I don't like backing first timers on the mound due to the unknown. However, in what world are we laying -200 prices with the Tigers? Not this one. Neither team has anything to play for, neither tam is good, and the Royals have won 8 of their last 10 games. It's the Royals and the massive plus money or pass for me.
