Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon, with veteran Michael Wacha taking the mound for the Royals and ace
Game outlook
The Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon, with veteran Michael Wacha taking the mound for the Royals and ace Tarik Skubal pitching for the Tigers. The Royals secured an 8-0 victory in the series opener on Friday. Wacha has an ERA of 3.81 while Skubal boasts an impressive 1.82 ERA. Detroit is the betting favorite with an opening line of -151 that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Royals +138 | Tigers -151
Spread: Royals +1.5 (-165) | Tigers -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 60%.
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City's Michael Wacha will be on the mound on Sunday. Despite some recent struggles in his previous outing against the Blue Jays, he has been solid this season with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. Wacha has a good track record against Detroit, allowing only four runs in 15.1 career innings. Kansas City has been performing well this season, with a recent four-game winning streak and a strong pitching staff posting a 3.01 ERA. Outfielder MJ Melendez has been productive this season, hitting four home runs and driving in 12 RBIs. The team is currently ranked 12 in offense, #1 in defense, and has a 17-10 record.
Detroit Tigers Analysis
The Detroit Tigers will have Tarik Skubal on the mound to close out the series. Skubal has been performing well, with a dominant record of 3-0 and a low ERA of 1.82. However, he has struggled against the Royals in the past. The Tigers have been relying on their pitching to win games, as their offense has been inconsistent with only 20 home runs on the season. Javier Baez has been underperforming at the plate, which is affecting the team's overall performance. The Tigers have a power ranking of 16 and are 19th in offense, averaging 4.04 runs per game. Despite their defensive strength, they have a record of 14-12 overall. Kansas City has had success against Detroit in recent matchups. Earn more by using our sportsbook promo codes!