- The Royals (53-79) are -110 favorites vs the Tigers (50-81)
- Royals starting pitcher: Daniel A. Lynch (4-9), 4.70 ERA
- Tigers starting pitcher: Andrew Hutchison (2-7), 4.00 ERA
- Watch the game on BSDET
The Kansas City Royals (-110) visit Comerica Park to take on the Detroit Tigers (-110) on Friday, September 2, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Detroit.
The Royals are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+150).
The Royals vs Tigers Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Royals are 53-76 against the spread (ATS), while the Tigers are 58-71 ATS.
Royals vs. Tigers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Royals | -1.5 +150 | O 8 -105 | -110 |
| Tigers | +1.5 -185 | U 8 -115 | -110 |
Royals vs Tigers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Friday‘s matchup with 57.8% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Royals and Tigers and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Royals Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Tigers Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Tigers vs Royals Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Haase | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -750 |
| Harold Castro | 0.5 +775 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Javier Baez | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -800 |
| Jeimer Candelario | 0.5 +600 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Miguel Cabrera | 0.5 +650 | 0.5 -2000 |
Tigers vs Royals Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Haase | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +135 |
| Harold Castro | 0.5 -300 | 0.5 +195 |
| Javier Baez | 1.5 +190 | 1.5 -275 |
| Jeimer Candelario | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +125 |
| Miguel Cabrera | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +165 |
Tigers vs Royals RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Haase | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -250 |
| Harold Castro | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -250 |
| Javier Baez | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -225 |
| Jeimer Candelario | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -300 |
| Miguel Cabrera | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -250 |
Tigers vs Royals Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Hutchison | 3.5 -110 | 3.5 -130 |
| Daniel Lynch | 4.5 -105 | 4.5 -135 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Royals Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Positive Betting Trends for the Tigers: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 61-68 against the Run Line (-19.05 Units / -11.31% ROI).
- 53-76 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.35 Units / -7.56% ROI
- 64-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -3 Units / -2.12% ROI
- 61-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.9 Units / -6.93% ROI
Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 58-71 against the Run Line (-23.35 Units / -14.36% ROI).
- 48-81 when betting on the Moneyline for -17 Units / -12.53% ROI
- 46-72 when betting on the total runs Over for -32.4 Units / -22.82% ROI
- 72-46 when betting on the total runs Under for +22.05 Units / 15.47% ROI
Daniel A. Lynch: Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a line drive rate of 34% (42/122) against Daniel Lynch with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 145 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 0 Percentile.
Opponents are hitting .463 (25-for-54) against Daniel Lynch on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .334 — second Percentile.
Daniel Lynch has allowed an OBP of .306 (412 PA’s) with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 145 total IP; League Avg: .235 — first Percentile.
Daniel Lynch has allowed an OPS of .636 (412 PA’s) with two-strikes since the start of last season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 145 total IP; League Avg: .501 — second Percentile.
Andrew Hutchison: Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Drew Hutchison has walked 7 of 37 batters (19%) in late innings this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 6% — first Percentile.
Drew Hutchison has a strikeout rate of just 14% (11 SO in 79 PAs) in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — 14th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 12th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .197 (12-for-61) against Drew Hutchison when he’s behind in the count this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .333 — 100th Percentile.
Left-handed batters are hitting .285 (39-for-137) against Drew Hutchison this season — tied for 9th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .233 — ninth Percentile.
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers
The Royals are just 4-34 (.105) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .334.
The Royals are just 8-56 (.125) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .203.
The Royals are 8-4 (.667) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Royals are just 41-7 (.854) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .886.
Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
The Tigers are just 6-38 (.136) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .278.
The Tigers are 8-0 (1.000) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .799.
The Tigers are just 25-76 (.248) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .297.
The Tigers are just 6-64 (.086) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.
Royals Hitting Stats & Trends
Royals hitters have just 584 strikeouts in 2,985 PA’s (20%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Royals hitters have an OPS of just .984 (2,089 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.084.
Royals hitters are slugging just .367 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .443.
Royals hitters have an OBP of just .293 (5,372 PA’s) on the road since the start of last season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .309.
Tigers Hitting Stats & Trends
Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .274 (3,493 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .310.
Tigers hitters are slugging just .319 against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .394.
Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .593 (3,493 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .704.
Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .289 (7,724 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .313.
Royals Pitching Stats & Trends
The Royals have allowed 1.83 runs per game (241/132) in late innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 1.29.
Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
The Royals have won just 7% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Royals pitchers have walked 1,088 of 11,244 batters (10%) since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Tigers Pitching Stats & Trends
Tigers pitchers have walked 10 of 53 batters (19%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (6 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Tigers pitchers have walked 109 of 1,146 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
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