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2022 MLB Handicapping
(4-5) Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals (3-5)
Date: Sunday, April 17th, 2022
Time: 2:10 PM ET
Venue: Kaufmann Stadium
Projected Pitchers: Tyler Alexander vs. Carlos Hernandez
MLB Moneyline Odds: Tigers +105 Royals -125
MLB run line Betting Odds: Tigers +1.5, Royals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals face off on Sunday in an MLB game to close their series at Kauffman Stadium. On Saturday it was a low scoring game with the Royals winning 3-1.
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers come into this game with a 4-5 record overall but they have won two of their last three games. Even though they have been winning games it’s not been the offense that has been very strong.
The Tigers offense has struggled this year averaging only 3.11 runs per game which is 27th best in the league. Detroit is also giving up 4.44 runs per game which is 18th in the league. Javier Baez has been a key hitting a home run and driving in four runs.
On the mound for the Tigers is Tyler Alexander and against the Red Sox in his first start he went 5.1 innings giving up five hits and three runs.
Kansas City Royals
On the mound for the Tigers is Tyler Alexander and against the Red Sox in his first start he went 5.1 innings giving up five hits and three runs.
The Royals come into this game with a 3-5 record overall and they had lost the first two games of this series against the Tigers before winning on Saturday. Over the last three games the Royals have scored only six runs.
The Royals are averaging 3.13 runs per game while they are giving up 5.13 runs per game. They are both in the bottom third in the league but they need to try and get some offense going here. Salvador Perez has been the top player hitting two home runs and driving in four RBI’s.
On the mound for the Royals is Carlos Hernandez who looked awful in his first start, and he needs to be better here.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Tigers are 7-1 in Alexanders last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record
- Under is 5-0 in Alexanders last 5 starts overall.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Prediction:
The Tigers have found success in Alexander’s starts and it’s going to be no different in this game. The Royals are struggling coming into this game and even though they won Saturday the offense is going to be an issue in this game. Back the Tigers on the money line.
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