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Detroit Tigers Poised for Victory Against Slumping Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals (8-11) will be facing off against the Detroit Tigers (10-8) at Comerica Park on Friday night at 6:40 PM ET. Cole Ragans (1-0, 2.28 ERA) will be starting for the Royals, while Jackson Jobe (1-0, 3.00 ERA) will be on the mound for the Tigers. Kansas City has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Detroit. The Royals are the favorites to win, opening at -135 in the betting odds. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup. **Please note that this preview was written before Thursday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals -135 | Tigers +116
• Spread: Royals -1.5 (+139) | Tigers +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 57%.

Kansas City vs Detroit Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals have had a mixed performance recently, following up a series win over Minnesota with series losses to Cleveland and New York. They will look to improve their offensive stats, as they currently rank 29th in the league with an average of 3.05 runs per game, a .206 batting average, a .274 on base percentage, and a .308 slugging percentage. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with a .310 batting average, while Vinnie Pasquantino leads in home runs and RBI.

On the defensive side, Kansas City is giving up an average of 3.33 runs per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Opponents have a .231 batting average against them, placing the team 16th in the league. The team's ERA is fourth in the league, and their WHIP is 14th. In a recent start, Ragans performed well, giving up only two runs in 7.2 innings and leading the team to a 4-2 win over Cleveland. Kansas City currently holds a power ranking of 25 and has an 8-11 record for the season.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers recently experienced a series win over Minnesota followed by a series loss to Milwaukee. They will look to rebound and secure their third consecutive home series win when they play on Friday. The team averages 4.50 runs per game, ranking 10th in the league, with a batting average of .238 (13th), on base percentage of .317 (12th), and slugging percentage of .394 (11th). Spencer Torkelson has been a standout player with a .273 batting average, six home runs, and 13 RBI. On the defensive side, the Tigers are giving up 3.39 runs per game (6th), with opponents holding a .214 batting average against them (6th), a 3.51 ERA (9th), and a 1.13 WHIP (7th).

Despite their power ranking of 4, the Tigers are ranked 8th for offense, scoring on average 4.71 runs per game, and 4th for defense, giving up an average of 3.65 points per game, with an overall record of 10-8. However, Kansas City recently secured three straight victories against Detroit in their last matchups.

Detroit Tigers Poised for Victory Against Slumping Kansas City Royals

The Detroit Tigers have demonstrated a strong performance in their recent home games, winning five out of their last six matchups. Conversely, the Kansas City Royals have faced difficulties on the road with five losses in their last six games. The Tigers hold the advantage in this upcoming game due to their success against left-handed pitchers, compared to Ragans of the Royals who has struggled, allowing seven runs in his last four starts. Additionally, Kansas City's bullpen is currently facing challenges, which may hinder their ability to contain the Tigers' offense. On the other hand, Detroit's Jobe has performed well on the mound, only surrendering five runs in three starts, particularly effective against the struggling Royals offense. Considering Detroit's strong bullpen, it is recommended to take them on the money line in this upcoming matchup.

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