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Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 22, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET

Venue: Kauffman Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri

Article updated May 21, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals are set to conclude their three-game series in Kansas City on Wednesday afternoon. Both teams are making strides in the AL Central

Game outlook

The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals are set to conclude their three-game series in Kansas City on Wednesday afternoon. Both teams are making strides in the AL Central Division this season and are looking to challenge the dominance of the Guardians and Twins. The pitching matchup will feature talented left-handers, with Tarik Skubal (6-0, 1.80) starting for the Tigers and Cole Ragans (3-3, 3.70) for the Royals. The game is scheduled for a 2:10 PM EST first pitch, with Detroit being favored to win with the current line at -109.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -109 | Royals -103

Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+155) | Royals +1.5 (-177)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 52%.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are showing steady improvement this season with a young and promising roster and pitching staff. Despite dropping the first two games of their series against the Royals, they look to bounce back in the finale with ace Tarik Skubal on the mound. Skubal has been dominant this season with an impressive 6-0 record and is a key factor in the Tigers recent success. The team is dealing with some key injuries but their overall performance has them ranked 18 in offense, 10 in defense, with a record of 23-25. Fans looking for insight on the MLB season can check out Free MLB Picks for more information.

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Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals are currently in search of their first division title since winning the World Series in 2015. They have been on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games and pushing past the Minnesota Twins to sit alone in second place in the division. In the first two games of their series against the Tigers, the Royals claimed victory with scores of 8-3 and 10-3, with standout performances from Bobby Witt Jr. In the final game of the series, left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans will take the mound, boasting a solid 3.70 ERA this season. Despite some key injuries, the Royals have been a strong offensive and defensive force this season, with a power ranking of 9 and ranking 8th in offense and 3rd in defense. The Royals hold a 31-19 overall record and will look to continue their winning ways against the Tigers.

Skubal vs. Ragans: Lefty Showdown Set to Thrill in Three-Game Series

This upcoming pitching matchup in the three-game series is anticipated to be one of the best, featuring two skilled left-handed pitchers. Skubal is favored in this matchup due to his impressive performance on the road this season, maintaining an undefeated record so far with a remarkable 0.75 ERA. Skubal's dominance is further evident by his 66 strikeouts in 55 innings, leading the Tigers to victory in four out of his last five starts. On the other hand, Ragans has shown promise since joining the Royals but has struggled more on home turf this season, boasting a 4.50 ERA. The Royals hold a stronger batting lineup than the Tigers, hitting .244 as a team compared to .234. With their superior slugging percentage, the Royals are favored to win in what is expected to be a closely contested, low-scoring game. Betting on the Royals with the money line is recommended.

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SportsJaw Tigers vs Royals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Tigers vs Royals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Tigers-117 → -113Moved
  • Moneyline · Kansas City Royals+106 → +100Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers-1.5 (+150) → -1.5 (+155)Moved
  • Spread · Kansas City Royals+1.5 (-174) → +1.5 (-175)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Tigers
76-86 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kansas City Royals
69-93 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-22T02:35:23.694Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Detroit Tigers are showing steady improvement this season with a young and promising roster and pitching staff. Despite dropping the first two games of their series against the Royals, they look to bounce back in the finale with ace Tarik Skubal on the mound. Skubal has been dominant this season with an impressive 6-0 record and is a key factor in the Tigers recent success. The team is dealing with some key injuries but their overall performance has them ranked 18 in offense, 10 in defense, with a record of 23-25. Fans looking for insight on the MLB season can check out Free MLB Picks for more information.

The Kansas City Royals are currently in search of their first division title since winning the World Series in 2015. They have been on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games and pushing past the Minnesota Twins to sit alone in second place in the division. In the first two games of their series against the Tigers, the Royals claimed victory with scores of 8-3 and 10-3, with standout performances from Bobby Witt Jr. In the final game of the series, left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans will take the mound, boasting a solid 3.70 ERA this season. Despite some key injuries, the Royals have been a strong offensive and defensive force this season, with a power ranking of 9 and ranking 8th in offense and 3rd in defense. The Royals hold a 31-19 overall record and will look to continue their winning ways against the Tigers.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-21Detroit Tigers 3 · Kansas City Royals 10
  • 2024-05-20Detroit Tigers 3 · Kansas City Royals 8
  • 2024-04-28Kansas City Royals 1 · Detroit Tigers 4
  • 2024-04-27Kansas City Royals 5 · Detroit Tigers 6
  • 2024-04-26Kansas City Royals 8 · Detroit Tigers 0
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kansas City Royals defeated Detroit Tigers 8-3

Kansas City Royals defeated Detroit Tigers 8-3 on May 22, 2024, a 5-run decision in the series. Kansas City Royals' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Tigers -1.5 (+155) spread, Kansas City Royals covered, while the 11 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MaddogMoneyline · Kansas City Royals +106Win
  • JaredkuntzMoneyline · Kansas City Royals +106Win
  • MackintoshTotal · Under 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • Teddy718Moneyline · Detroit Tigers -117Loss
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Kansas City Royals -103Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -109Loss
  • BucketHatTurtleTotal · Over 7 (-110)Win
  • CovergirlTotal · Over 7 (-110)Win
  • MiamimikeMoneyline · Kansas City Royals +101Win
  • 1735203231Moneyline · Kansas City Royals +101Win
  • PurplebloodMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -114Loss
  • Lockpicker69Moneyline · Kansas City Royals +101
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