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Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals square off against the Detroit Tigers and starter Casey Mize on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers are listed as +136 moneyline underdogs for this matchup with the favorite Royals (-161). Kansas City is a 1.5-run favorite (at +129 odds). The total is 8 runs for the matchup (with -108 odds to go over and -112 odds on the under).
Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Royals-Tigers game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. crushes a GRAND SLAM against the Tigers
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. crushed a GRAND SLAM against the Detroit Tigers.
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Royals vs. Tigers Game Information & Odds
- When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | -161 | +136 | 8 | -108 | -112 | -1.5 | +129 | -154 |
Royals vs. Tigers Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Tigers 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Royals 54%, Tigers 46%
Royals vs. Tigers Betting Insights
- The Royals have entered the game as favorites 70 times this season and won 46, or 65.7%, of those games.
- This season Kansas City has won 20 of its 27 games, or 74.1%, when favored by at least -161 on the moneyline.
- The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 61.7% chance of a victory for the Royals.
- The Tigers have been underdogs in 90 games this season and have come away with the win 43 times (47.8%) in those contests.
- This year, Detroit has won five of 23 games when listed as at least +136 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Tigers have an implied victory probability of 42.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
Royals Recent Betting Performance
- The Royals were the moneyline favorite for four of their last 10 games, and they finished 3-1 in those matchups.
- In their last 10 outings (all 10 of them had set totals), the Royals and their opponents combined to go over the run total three times.
- The Royals' ATS record is 7-3-0 over their past 10 games.
Royals Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.5 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 2.93 |
| K/9 | 10.8 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. has accumulated a team-best batting average of .332, while leading the Royals in home runs (32) and runs batted in (108).
- Among all MLB hitters, Witt ranks first in batting average, seventh in on-base percentage, and third in slugging.
- Salvador Perez is hitting .275 with 27 doubles, 27 home runs and 42 walks.
- Perez is 25th in homers and eighth in RBI on the season.
- Perez has two games in a row with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is batting .263 with a home run, three walks and three RBI.
- Maikel Garcia is hitting .240 with 27 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 37 walks.
- Garcia is on a three-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .267 with two doubles, a walk and four RBI.
- Kyle Isbel is batting .236 with 13 doubles, eight triples, eight home runs and 23 walks.
Royals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | 0.5 (-255) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+140) |
| Freddy Fermin | 1.5 (+185) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.5 (+100) | 1.5 (-170) | - | 0.5 (+110) |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 (-210) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+180) |
| Tommy Pham | 1.5 (+150) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+150) |
Learn more about this Royals vs. Tigers matchup on Fox Sports.
Tigers Recent Betting Performance
- In five games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Tigers have a record of 4-1.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Tigers and their opponents have combined to hit the over five times.
- The Tigers have won six of their last 10 games against the spread.
Tigers Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 2.42 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
Tigers Player Insights
- Riley Greene leads the lineup with a batting average of .263, and paces the Tigers in home runs, with 23 and runs batted in with 69.
- Greene's home run total places him 41st in MLB, and he is 57th in RBI.
- Matt Vierling is hitting .261 with 26 doubles, five triples, 16 home runs and 32 walks.
- Vierling ranks 108th in home runs and 121st in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Colt Keith leads the Tigers with a team-best batting average of .263.
- Wenceel Perez is hitting .240 with 14 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 27 walks.
Tigers Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | 0.5 (-230) | 1.5 (+120) | - | 0.5 (+215) |
| Riley Greene | 0.5 (-220) | 1.5 (+135) | - | 0.5 (+195) |
| Dillon Dingler | 0.5 (-120) | 0.5 (-120) | - | 0.5 (+275) |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | 0.5 (-130) | 0.5 (-130) | - | 0.5 (+225) |
| Colt Keith | 0.5 (-175) | 0.5 (-175) | - | 0.5 (+245) |
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