The Detroit Tigers (60-92) will host the Kansas City Royals (63-90) on Tuesday for the first of three MLB matchups.
Kansas City and Detroit are two of the worst teams in baseball. But they have both won four of their past five games in rather surprising fashion. And those wins came against good teams.
Kansas City most recently took two of three from the Seattle Mariners, while the Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox right out of the playoff conversation over the weekend.
It will be interesting to check out the Tigers and Royals odds amid their recent success.
The first pitch is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI. Let’s take a look at the Royals vs. Tigers betting stats and predictions.
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers
Before making our Royals and Tigers picks, it is important to remember that there is going to be plenty of sloppy play in this series. Both teams feature no shortage of young and inexperienced talent on their rosters. As a result, their MLB team stats have been lackluster.
But there should be exciting as well. The Tigers and Royals are fairly evenly matched on paper. Let’s take a closer look at the Royals vs. Tigers betting stats.
Royals vs. Tigers Last Records
The Royals pulled off an improbable 10-run comeback to stun the Mariners in Kansas City on Sunday, winning by a final score of 13-12.
The Tigers finished off their sweep of the White Sox with a 4-1 victory. The win officially ended the White Sox playoff hopes, as the Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central.
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Analysis
These are two ball clubs playing well right now despite their awful overall seasons. But they’re against the run line records that have not been quite as dreadful.
Kansas City is 77-76 against the run line this year. Detroit is 72-80 against the run line this season.
The Tigers are 32-44 against the run line when playing as the home team. The Royals hold a 35-37 against the run line record on the road.
The majority of sportsbooks list Kansas City as a favorite. The Royals are 10-15 against the run line as a favorite in 2022. The Tigers are 65-63 against the run line as an underdog this season.
Odds Breakdown
Kansas City Royals
As aforementioned, the Royals are the general favorite for this game.
Veteran Zack Greinke (4-9, 4.21) is the probable starter for the Royals in this contest. Greinke hasn’t seen great results this year, but he should be able to carve his way through the Tiger’s underwhelming lineup.
Kansas City’s offense has played well as of late and will look to provide Greinke with plenty of run support.
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers, fresh off of their sweep over Chicago, will roll with Joey Wentz (2-2, 3.13) on Tuesday. Wentz is a fairly high-level prospect who could have a bright MLB future.
For now, he will focus on limiting the Royals’ streaky offense. The Detroit offense may struggle against Greinke, so they will need to produce some runs in order to upset the odds at home.
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Betting Pick and Prediction
After reviewing the Royals vs. Tigers betting stats and odds, which of these ball clubs should you place your money on?
I love the Royals in this game. They are fresh off a miraculous comeback and will have confidence heading into this affair. With veteran Zack Greinke on the mound, the Royals will be in a tremendous position to post a win on Tuesday.
Who to Bet On?
The Tigers will also have confidence after their strong performance over the weekend. And this very well could be a close game.
But the Kansas City Royals are the pick to click. They are:
- young
- pesky
- exciting
And they have been just a little bit better than Detroit all year long.
MLB Pick: Royals (+102)
MLB Pick: Over 8 (-110)
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