Wednesday’s contest features the Kansas City Royals (82-70) and the Detroit Tigers (79-73) clashing at Kauffman Stadium in what should be a tight matchup, with a projected 5-4 win for the Royals according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:40 p.m. ET on Sept. 18.

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Tigers vs. Royals Matchup Info

• When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. ET
• Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
• How to Watch on TV: BSDET
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Tigers vs. Royals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Royals 5, Tigers 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Tigers vs. Royals Betting Lines

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Tigers Betting Insights

• Detroit has been the favorite in 58 games this season, and has come away with the win 33 times (56.9%) in those contests.
• This year, the Tigers have won 23 of 34 games when listed as at least -135 or better on the moneyline.
• Detroit and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 76 of 150 opportunities.
• The Tigers were the moneyline favorite in six of their past 15 games, and they finished 4-2 in those matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Detroit combined with its opponents to hit the over on the total six times.

Royals Betting Insights

• Kansas City has been the underdog on the moneyline 75 total times this season. It has finished 34-41 in those games.
• The Royals are 12-23 (winning only 34.3% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +114 or longer.
• Kansas City has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 67 times this season for a 67-79-6 record against the over/under.
• The Royals have played as underdogs in eight of their past 15 games and won three of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents are 4-10-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Tigers vs. Royals Probable Pitchers

Tigers’ Starting Pitcher: Tarik Skubal

• The 27-year-old has pitched in 29 games this season with a 2.50 ERA and 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .206.
• When Tarik Skubal starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 15-6.
• Skubal’s team is 19-10 when he starts this season.
• Games started by Skubal have an 18-11-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Alec Marsh

• In 24 games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed a 4.52 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .246 to opposing hitters.
• The Royals have a 10-5 record in Marsh’s 15 starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Marsh’s team is 15-8 in his 23 starts.
• Marsh’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 14 of 23 contests.

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