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by Travis Pulver in MLB Picks
The Kansas City Royals will kick off a three-game weekend series against the Detroit Tigers today. First Pitch for today’s game at Comerica Park in Detroit is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EST on Apple TV+. Kansas City is coming off a successful homestand that saw them take six of seven games to improve to 66-62. Detroit is also on a nice run at the moment, having won seven of their last eight games, including a recent sweep of the Houston Astros to kick off their current homestand.
Ryan Bergert is scheduled to get the start for the Royals. Bergert has gone 1-1 this season with a 2.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and .189 OBA. He’s pitched well on the road this season, going 1-1 in six starts (nine appearances) and posting a 2.36 ERA and .161 OBA. In three starts since being acquired by the Royals, Bergert is 0-1 in three starts with a 2.70 ERA. As for the Tigers, Detroit is set to give the ball to Casey Mize to start the day. Mize is 12-4 in 21 starts with a 3.63 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and .255 OBA. He’s gone 7-1 at home in 10 starts with a 3.48 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and .234 OBA.
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Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Form
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0.595 | 131 | 78 | 53 |
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0.508 | 130 | 66 | 64 |
Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers Latest Matches

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Kansas City Royals against Detroit Tigers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Kansas City Royals - Detroit Tigers Key Points
- Detroit leads the all-time series vs. Kansas City 403-402.
- The Tigers lead the season series 5-2 and 2-1 at home.
- Detroit has won seven of their last eight vs. AL teams.
- Betting Public: 86% of TOTAL tickets and 83% of the handle are on the OVER (8.5).
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Our Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
I’m a little concerned that the Royals hitters who have faced Mize have hit .393 against him (35-89, three home runs); Bergert has not faced the Tigers. Otherwise, I see two teams with solid pitchers on the mound that are solid and should hold their own. Neither team has been hitting poorly of late. But they haven’t been killing the ball either. Both teams have been averaging right around five runs per game, but I don’t think either will score more than four.
Our Royals vs. Tigers Pick: UNDER 8.5
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