The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Detroit and Kansas City on Friday, with the host Tigers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Daniel Norris gets the call for the Detroit Tigers and he will try to build on a 0-1 mark. In the other dugout, Jason Hammel brings a 0-1 ledger to the game for the Kansas City Royals as he tries to quiet the Tigers bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The moneyline was hovering in the range of -105 for the Detroit Tigers in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 9 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.2-2.8 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
The Detroit Tigers sport a record of 7-9 heading into this matchup, while the Kansas City Royals sit at 3-13 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Kansas City injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 20-rated Detroit Tigers and the league No. 26-ranked Kansas City Royals, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit Tigers No. 14-rated offense, averaging 4.5 runs per game, against a Kansas City Royals defense that ranks No. 27 at 5.62 in runs allowed per game. The Detroit Tigers have averaged 8.62 hits per game so far, more than Kansas City Royals batters have averaged on the year (7.88 hits per game).
Kansas City brings the No. 27-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Tigers's No. 18-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kansas City was routed on Wednesday at Rogers Centre, having a 15-5 loss put on them by the Toronto Blue Jays in baseball betting action.
Detroit looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Orioles, a 13-8 final on Thursday in support of J Zimmermann at Comerica Park.
- Kansas City is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Kansas City is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Detroit
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
- Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Detroit is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
- Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Kansas City at Detroit, Saturday, April 21st
