Tigers vs. Royals: Detroit Tigers Set to Dominate AL Central Rival Kansas City Royals in Pitching Showdown

In the upcoming three-game series between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers in the AL Central, the Tigers hold a 3-1 lead in the season series. The Royals will have Ryan Bergert with a 2.75 ERA on the mound, while the Tigers will start Casey Mize with a 3.63 ERA. The first pitch is set for 7:10 EST. For more details on our prediction for the Royals vs. Tigers matchup, continue reading.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Royals +135 | Tigers -160
Spread: Royals +1.5 (-150) | Tigers -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 62%.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are showing signs of peaking at the right time in the season, winning six of their last seven games and moving up to second in the AL Central division. Despite being 9.5 games behind the division-leading Tigers, they are only two games out of the final Wild Card spot currently held by the Mariners. In their recent series against the Texas Rangers, the Royals outscored their opponent and had a standout performance from Vinnie Pasquantino, their top power hitter. Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez have also been key contributors to the team's success. Ryan Bergert, who was acquired mid-season from the Padres, will make his fourth start for the Royals with impressive stats.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers currently hold a significant lead in the AL Central, being 9.5 games ahead of the second place Royals. While they have not officially secured the AL Central Crown, it would require a major collapse for them to lose their lead. The team recently completed a three-game sweep over the Astros, with Spencer Torkelson contributing an RBI in their last game. Torkelson, the former number one overall pick, serves as the team's first baseman and cleanup hitter, boasting 26 home runs, 68 RBIs, and a .241 batting average. Riley Greene leads the team in home runs and RBIs, playing as the left fielder and batting fifth in the lineup. Gleyber Torres, the team's second baseman, has contributed 13 home runs and 59 RBIs while batting second. Casey Mize, the 28-year-old right-handed pitcher, has a 12-4 record and a 3.63 ERA with 103 strikeouts in 22 starts. In his last start, Mize allowed four runs in 6.1 innings in a victory over Minnesota.

Detroit Tigers Set to Dominate AL Central Rival Kansas City Royals with Strong Pitching Matchup and Lineup Depth

The Detroit Tigers have demonstrated dominance in the AL Central throughout the season, and their favorable pitching matchup positions them well for a victory. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals will be starting Bergert, a 25-year-old prospect who may not be adequately prepared to face top-tier teams consistently. Detroit boasts a strong lineup with key players such as Greene, Torkelson, and Torres all available for the game. With aspirations of securing the number one seed in the AL, the Tigers are poised to claim a win against the less-experienced starting pitcher from Kansas City. Considering these factors, it is advisable to take the Tigers on the runline for this matchup.

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