This Monday night, the Detroit Tigers (77-73) will play against the Kansas City Royals (82-68) where everything is on offer owing to the possibility of clinching a postseason berth. The match is expected to take place at Kauffman Stadium at 7:40 PM ET and will be considered a decisive game in American League East. The game can be followed on BSDET, BSKC and MLB.TV, hence action is assured. If you are interested in MLB daily free picks, this game is worth your attention because both teams can be regarded as one not stronger than the other.
Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals 9/16/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Monday, September 16, 2024, at 7:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Kauffman Stadium |
| Watch: | BSDET, BSKC, MLB.TV |
| Tigers odds: | +124 |
| Royals odds: | -146 |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
Detroit Tigers (77-73) vs. Kansas City Royals (82-68)
The Detroit Tigers, with a record of 77-73, show promise but inconsistency. Analyzing their recent performances, the Tigers have displayed resilience and the ability to clinch close games. Their last five matchups include a mix of tight victories and narrow losses. They’ve been fairly balanced in their gameplay, showing a knack for pulling through under pressure, which is evident in their recent win against the Orioles and Rockies.
| Detroit Tigers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 15, 2024 | BAL | 4-2 | W |
| Sep 14, 2024 | BAL | 2-4 | L |
| Sep 13, 2024 | BAL | 1-0 | W |
| Sep 12, 2024 | COL | 2-4 | L |
| Sep 11, 2024 | COL | 7-4 | W |
On the other side, the Kansas City Royals, standing at 82-68, have shown they are a formidable force this season. They’ve demonstrated a strong front both at home and on the road, marked by a solid series against the Pirates where they captured wins in two key games that showcased their offensive capabilities and depth in the bullpen.
| Kansas City Royals Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 15, 2024 | PIT | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 14, 2024 | PIT | 5-1 | W |
| Sep 13, 2024 | PIT | 8-3 | W |
| Sep 11, 2024 | NYY | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 10, 2024 | NYY | 5-0 | W |
Reese Olson (4-8, 3.23 ERA) vs. Seth Lugo (16-8, 2.94 ERA)
Reese Olson, the pitcher from Detroit, has had an okay season with 4-8 record but still has respectable 3.23 era, it simply shows how win-loss records should not be relied on. Having pitched 103 innings this season, Olson’s performance at restricting hits and runs is suggestive of his capacity to suppress the bats of the Royals. The pressure will come from him having to keep his cool and minimize the number of walks which could determine the winner in such a closely fought contest.
As for Seth Lugo for the Royals, this season has been nothing but remarkable as he has a record of 16-8 with a wonderful 2.94 Era, over 193 innings pitched. His ratio of batting average against strikeouts to walks has made him one of the important pitchers for the Royals. There will be more pressure on Lugo, who is tasked with keeping in check a Tigers offense that will make the most of any mistakes.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Kansas City Royals -146, Total Odds: 8.5
Looking at the prevailing betting options with the Royals starting as the favorite at -146 and the over unders pegged at 8.5, it is important that bettors analyze the pitcher duel and the most recent offensive performances. However, owing to the ability of both starting pitchers, the trends seem to suggest that this would be a low scoring game.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
The Tigers have shown themselves to be competent on the road in regards to the spread betting stats – 43 wins and 32 losses. The problem that they have for the bettors is that they often have a streak and then a lapse in winning.
Kansas City Royals Betting Trends
Their performance against the spread has improved over the last few games with the recent one being a win run of four games against one loss. That should make them one of the stronger spread covering teams in this one considering their decent record at home
Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals 9/16/24 Betting Picks
Overall, the Royals’ stronger record as well as better overall figures goes against the Tigers in this confrontation. It should, nonetheless, be remembered that the Tigers are a solid team as well, and Olson is pitching today. This game will probably be closer than the odds may state, therefore taking a chance on the Tigers line +124 seems worth it.
Both teams have their own advantages and given the importance of the game, taking the under on total runs over under line set at the beginning should be a reasonable approach as both starting pitchers are quite good. For those expecting a little more action, prop bets to strikeout totals of both pitchers could also add an extra element to the game. Such options are often pointed out by exclusive premium handicappers aiming to maximize profit from such tightly contested battles.
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