Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals

Detroit Tigers grade out as the side to be on versus Kansas City Royals, at 51% to win. Essentially a coin flip at 51% — entertainment only, not a spot to press. Pitching matchup: Michael Wacha (3.58 ERA) vs Drew Anderson (4.01 ERA).

Why we lean this way

• Form & record: Kansas City Royals sit 56-74 (0.431), Detroit Tigers 61-67 (0.477).
• Last 10: Kansas City Royals 7-3 (W6), Detroit Tigers 3-7 (L3). Hot streaks move these lines fast.
• Run differential: Kansas City Royals -97, Detroit Tigers +79 on the year — the most honest measure of how good a team actually is, beyond their record.
• On the mound: Kansas City Royals hand the ball to Michael Wacha; Detroit Tigers counter with Drew Anderson. Starting pitching swings a baseball game more than any other factor.
• Home field: worth about +3.5% to Kansas City Royals in our model.

The verdict

The play we like: Detroit Tigers. It is a near coin-flip at 51% — good value, not a lock. Bet what is fun to lose.

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