Power Ranking
Detroit 15
Kansas City 2
Smart Chart
- DET
- 3.92
- 4.72
- 0.00
- 7.76
- 3.21
- 8.20
- 2.81
- Offense
- Defense
- Team ERA
- Offensive Hits
- Offensive Walks
- Defensive Hits
- Defensive Walks
- KC
- 3.71
- 5.35
- 0.00
- 7.73
- 2.51
- 8.80
- 3.59
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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals
MLB wagering interest swings to the Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals battle on Friday at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
Rick Porcello gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Detroit Tigers on this Friday; he's 3-1 on the season.
Team Record
Detroit Tigers
| All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 14-9 | 7-3 | 8-4 | 12-6 | 2-3 |
| Home | 9-5 | 4-2 | 5-3 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| Away | 5-4 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 2-3 |
| Fave | 14-8 | 7-3 | 8-4 | 12-6 | 2-2 |
| Dog | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| O/U | 10-12-1 | 4-6 | 5-6-1 | 8-9-1 | 2-3 |
| vs LHP | 6-1 | 5-1 | 4-1 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
| vs RHP | 8-8 | 2-2 | 4-3 | 6-5 | 2-3 |
Team Record
Kansas City Royals
| All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 14-13 | 5-5 | 5-10 | 14-13 | 0-0 |
| Home | 8-4 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 8-4 | 0-0 |
| Away | 6-9 | 3-4 | 1-8 | 6-9 | 0-0 |
| Fave | 11-5 | 3-0 | 4-5 | 11-5 | 0-0 |
| Dog | 2-8 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 2-8 | 0-0 |
| O/U | 12-14-1 | 5-5 | 7-7-1 | 12-14-1 | 0-0 |
| vs LHP | 3-3 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| vs RHP | 11-10 | 5-3 | 4-9 | 11-10 | 0-0 |
Pitchers Last 3 Starts
Detroit Tigers
Rick Porcello (4-1) ERA: 3.66
| Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2014 | MIN | W | 10-6 | O | 5 | 80 |
| Apr 20, 2014 | LAA | W | 2-1 | U | 7 | 71 |
| Apr 11, 2014 | SD | L | 0-6 | P | 6.1 | -100 |
Kansas City Royals
James Shields (3-3) ERA: 3.11
| Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2014 | BAL | W | 9-3 | O | 7 | 80 |
| Apr 22, 2014 | CLE | W | 8-2 | O | 6 | 98 |
| Apr 17, 2014 | HOU | W | 5-1 | U | 8 | 75 |
Pitcher Recent Starts vs Opponent
Detroit Tigers
Rick Porcello (4-1) ERA: 3.66
| Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2012 | 6-3 | DET | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Win |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 5-4 | DET | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | No Decision |
| Aug 30, 2012 | 2-1 | KC | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Loss |
| May 1, 2012 | 9-3 | DET | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Win |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 5-4 | DET | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | No Decision |
Kansas City Royals
James Shields (3-3) ERA: 3.11
| Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2014 | 4-3 | DET | 6.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | No Decision |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 16-2 | DET | 3.2 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 6 | Loss |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 3-0 | KC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | Win |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 4-1 | DET | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | Loss |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 3-2 | KC | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | No Decision |
Head to Head Detail
| Search MLB Database | Teams | Runs Scored | Line | Total | O/U | Pitcher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2014 | KC | 1 | -184 | 7.5 | Under | Jason Vargas (L) |
| DET | 2 | Max Scherzer (R) | ||||
| Mar 31, 2014 | KC | 3 | -149 | 7 | Push | James Shields (R) |
| DET | 4 | Justin Verlander (R) | ||||
| Sep 15, 2013 | KC | 2 | -188 | 8 | Under | Jeremy Guthrie (R) |
| DET | 3 | Max Scherzer (R) | ||||
| Sep 14, 2013 | KC | 1 | -126 | 7.5 | Under | Ervin Santana (R) |
| DET | 0 | Doug Fister (R) | ||||
| Sep 13, 2013 | KC | 3 | -162 | 7.5 | Over | Bruce Chen (L) |
| DET | 6 | Justin Verlander (R) |
Betting Odds Trends
Detroit Tigers
- Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
- Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Betting Odds Trends
Kansas City Royals
- Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
- Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Injuries
Detroit Tigers
- Andy Ibanez 2B 10-day IL (04/08), Hamstring
- Sawyer Gipson-Long SP 15-day IL (03/25), Undisclosed
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Carlos Hernandez P 15-day IL (03/25), Shoulder
- Josh Taylor RP 60-day IL (03/25), Biceps
- Jake Brentz RP 15-day IL (03/25), Hamstring
- Michael Massey 2B 10-day IL (03/25), Back
Last 5 Games
Detroit Tigers
| Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2014 | CHW | 5-1 | W | -171 | 8 | Max Scherzer | 6 | A | Hector Noesi |
| Apr 29, 2014 | CHW | 4-3 | W | -140 | 8 | Justin Verlander | 7 | A | Jose Quintana |
| Apr 26, 2014 | MIN | 3-5 | L | -142 | 8.5 | Anibal Sanchez | 2.2 | A | Phil Hughes |
| Apr 25, 2014 | MIN | 10-6 | W | -125 | 8.5 | Rick Porcello | 5 | A | Kevin Correia |
| Apr 24, 2014 | CHW | 7-4 | W | -220 | 7.5 | Max Scherzer | 6 | H | Jose Quintana |
Kansas City Royals
| Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2014 | TOR | 3-7 | L | +104 | 8.5 | Jeremy Guthrie | 6 | H | Mark Buehrle |
| Apr 30, 2014 | TOR | 4-2 | W | -133 | 7.5 | Yordano Ventura | 5 | H | Drew Hutchison |
| Apr 29, 2014 | TOR | 10-7 | W | -141 | 8 | Jason Vargas | 6.1 | H | Dustin McGowan |
| Apr 27, 2014 | BAL | 9-3 | W | -125 | 7.5 | James Shields | 7 | A | Miguel Gonzalez |
| Apr 26, 2014 | BAL | 2-3 | L | +125 | 8.5 | Jeremy Guthrie | 7 | A | Wei-Yin Chen |
Stats Comparison
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
Runs Scored
3.92 3.71
Runs Allowed
4.72 5.35
Team ERA
0.00 0.00
Runs Scored Road vs. Home
3.90 4.10
Runs Allowed Road vs. Home
4.43 5.53
Starter ERA
3.66 3.11
Stats Comparison
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
Offensive Hits
7.76 7.73
Hits Allowed
8.20 8.80
Bullpen Innings Pitched Last 3
10.1 9.2
Offensive Walks
3.21 2.51
Defensive Walks
2.81 3.59
Wins Last 10 Games
7 5
Supergrid
| Stat | Rank | Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense | 3.92 | 28 | 5.35 | 28 |
| Away Team Away Scoring vs Home Team Home Defense | 3.90 | 27 | 5.53 | 28 |
| Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense | 3.71 | 29 | 4.72 | 20 |
| Home Team Home Scoring vs Away Team Road Defense | 4.10 | 22 | 4.43 | 14 |
