Kansas City Royals Riding High with Five-Game Winning Streak, Favored to Dominate Detroit Tigers in Game 3
The Royals have been on a hot streak, winning their last five games and sitting in second place in the AL Central. If the season ended today, they would be in contention for
Game outlook
The Royals have been on a hot streak, winning their last five games and sitting in second place in the AL Central. If the season ended today, they would be in contention for the second AL Wild Card spot. On the other hand, the Tigers have struggled, losing their last five games and are currently in fourth place in the division. In Game 3 of the series, Detroit is the home underdog, with Michael Lorenzen starting for the Royals and TBD for the Tigers. Kansas City is favored to win, opening at -140 with the current line at -141.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Royals -141 | Tigers +122
Spread: Royals -1.5 (+120) | Tigers +1.5 (-135)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 59%.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals have been on a hot streak, winning their last three games in a dominant fashion. In their recent series against the Detroit Tigers, they have outscored their opponents 16-3. Salvador Perez, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Paul DeJong have been key contributors to the team's success, with notable performances in the last game. Overall, the Royals have shown solid balance this season, ranking seventh in team ERA and eighth in runs scored in the Majors. Bobby Witt Jr. leads all of baseball in batting average and has been a standout player in the team's recent games. Paul DeJong, a recent acquisition from the Chicago White Sox, has also made a positive impact on the team in his two games with the Royals. Despite being one game under .500 on the road, the Royals have managed to win all of their recent games during a five-game winning streak away from home. Michael Lorenzen will be starting Game 3 for the Royals after being acquired in a trade with the Texas Rangers. Lorenzen has shown promise in his recent starts and will be looking to continue his success with his new team. With their solid performance this season, the Royals are ranked 9th in offense, 4th in defense, and have a record of 62-48. Their power ranking sits at 6, reflecting their strong performance in the league.