The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Detroit and Kansas City on Wednesday, with the host Tigers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Johnny Cueto gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday; he's 7-6 on the season. The Detroit Tigers, meanwhile, will counter with Matt Boyd, who will be looking to improve on his 0-2 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Detroit sat as 153 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 8, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.2-3.6 victory for the Royals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
51-55 Detroit battles the Royals, currently with a 63-42 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Kansas City injuries news.
The Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals odds would favor the Royals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Detroit is rated No. 28 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Kansas City is at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Kansas City Royals rank No. 4 at 9.19 hits per game. That compares with the Detroit Tigers No. 1 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Detroit has the No. 26-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Royals own the No. 5 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kansas City looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Tigers, a 5-1 final on Tuesday in support of D Duffy at Comerica Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Kansas City at Detroit, Thursday, August 6th