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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, July 17th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Tigers vs. Royals
The Tigers take on the Royals on Monday, July 17th 2023 at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers (41-51) vs. Kansas City Royals (27-67)
- Date: Monday, July 17th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
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Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Kansas City, the Tigers have a record of just 41-51. This places the team 3rd in the AL Central. The Tigers hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 21-26.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Detroit has been favored 13 times in 92 games played so far. The team's over/under record comes in at 49-40 with an average betting line of 8.
Starting for the Tigers will be Matt Manning, with an overall record of 3-1. So far, Matt Manning has put together an ERA of 3.72 across his five outings. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .204 against him. Matt Manning has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .278. With a total of 10 walks, Manning has a WHIP of 1.03.
On offense, Detroit has struggled to bring runners across the plate, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. Together, the Tigers offense has the 24th-ranked batting average, at .230. So far, the team is the 20th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 87 deep shots. Up to this point, Detroit has been getting on base at a rate of .298, placing them 21st in all of baseball.
Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Kansas City Royals take on the Detroit hoping to improve on their record of just 27-67, placing them 5th in the AL Central. This season, Royals is struggling at home, going just 14-33 at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City's record against the runline sits at 33-61 while being favored 13 times in 94 games. The team has an over/under record of 43-49, with an average betting line of 9.
The Royals will send Jordan Lyles to the mound with an overall record of 1-11. With an ERA of 6.42, Jordan Lyles has had his struggles on the mound. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .246 against him. So far, Lyles has given up 20 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .326. With a total of 30 walks, Lyles has a WHIP of 1.29.
This year, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City's offense, as they are the 28th-ranked scoring team at 3.7. The Royals' combined batting average currently sits at .232, placing them 22nd in the league. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 82 times, good for 22nd in the league. Up to this point, Kansas City has been getting on base at a rate of .294, placing them 23rd in all of baseball.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Tigers vs. Royals
Heading into today's matchup between Detroit and Kansas City, the Tigers are the betting favorite at -127 on the moneyline. Detroit's implied win probability sits at 55.95%. The MLB predictive model shows the Royals pulling off the upset over Detroit. It is recommended to take Kansas City on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Royals Moneyline +107
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