In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 23rd at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 77-53 this season after they won game one by a score of 7-5 on Friday night. Detroit trailed 3-0 early in the game, but they scored the next seven runs and hung on for the victory. The Tigers recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Greene, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Detroit started Mize, who allowed nine hits and three earned runs over 5.2 innings, while Finnegan picked up the win in relief.
Prior to this series, the Tigers swept the Astros in three games and won three out of four against the Twins. Detroit has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.77 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 629 runs with a .250 batting average and a .319 on base percentage this season. Riley Greene has led Detroit with 30 home runs and 94 RBIs, while Spencer Torkelson has added 26 home runs and 68 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Chris Paddack, who is 4-11 with a 5.10 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 132.1 innings pitched this season.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 66-63 this year after they lost game one by a score of 7-5 on Friday night. Kansas City jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the third inning, but didn’t score again until the ninth, which was too little too late. The Royals recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Pasquantino and Perez, who both had two RBIs in the loss. KC started Bergert, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings, while Falter picked up the loss.
Prior to this series, the Royals won three out of four against the Rangers and swept the White Sox in three games. Kansas City has won six of their last eight games and they are currently second in the AL Central standings. The Kansas City pitching staff has a 3.61 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 494 runs with a .246 batting average and a .307 on base percentage this season. Vinnie Pasquantino has led KC with 27 home runs and 89 RBIs, while Salvador Perez has added 22 home runs and 73 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Michael Wacha, who is 8-9 with a 3.34 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 142.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Royals will beat the Tigers
- The Royals have won six of their last seven games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Tigers have lost each of their last seven Saturday games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Royals have covered the run line in 13 of their last 14 games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven Saturday games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have lost the first inning in three of their last four home games against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Royals’ last six games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Ten of the Tigers’ last 11 home games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Tigers’ last nine games as favorites.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Royals’ last eight night games.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Riley Greene has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as home favorites.
- Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
- Gleyber Torres has recorded a Double in each of the Tigers’ last three home games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Michael Wacha has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with the Royals as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- Salvador Perez has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances in night games against AL Central teams that held a winning record.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit a home run in each of the Royals’ last five games against AL opponents.
- Michael Wacha has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances.
- Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals’ last 24 games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
Tigers vs Royals Prediction
Detroit was able to get another win to start this series on Friday night and they are starting to roll once again. The Tigers are 43-24 at home this season, while the Royals are 30-33 on the road. Kansas City has one of the best pitching staffs in the MLB and they are starting Wacha, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight outings. Detroit is going with Paddack, who has allowed 8, 1, 4, and 1 earned run in his four starts with the Tigers. I think KC has the edge on the mound and their offense is coming around, so give me the Royals here.