The Detroit Tigers host Kansas City on Friday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 7-9 mark against the 3-13 Royals in MLB betting odds action at Comerica Park.
Kansas City puts its faith in starter Jakob Junis to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 2-1. Getting the ball for the Detroit Tigers is Michael Fulmer, who owns a 1-2 record on the season with a 3.86 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Kansas City Royals were listed as 112 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 8 before betting started earlier on Friday over at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.2-2.8 result in favor of 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
Detroit (7-9) will face the 3-13 Royals in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Kansas City injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Detroit Tigers at No. 20 and the Kansas City Royals at No. 26 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Kansas City Royals rank No. 19 at 7.88 hits per game. That compares with the Detroit Tigers No. 9 ranking in that category.
Detroit owns the No. 18 defense, allowing 4.5 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Kansas City's No. 27-rated 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.
Next Betting Matchups
Kansas City at Detroit, Friday, April 20th