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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Tigers vs. Royals on September 2, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers, 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 Friday September 2nd, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Royals vs. Tigers
The Royals take on the Tigers on Friday September 2nd at Comerica Park, Detroit. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Kansas City Royals (53-79) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-81)
- Date: Friday September 2nd, 2022
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
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Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Detroit, the Royals have a record of just 53-79. This places the team 4th in the AL Central division. This season, playing on the road has been a problem for the Royals as they are just 21-42. In their previous games, the Royals lost by a score of 7-1 to the Chicago White Sox. Currently, Kansas City has a below .500 record in their 42 series, coming in at 12-26-4.
Royals starter Daniel Lynch comes into the game with a record of just 4-9. Against the Royals, Lynch is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 4.70. His batting average allowed of .280 is high compared to other sarting pitchers. So far, home runs have been a problem for Lynch. Through 103 innings of work, he has already given up 1.14 deep shots. Overall, he has notched 97 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 21.0%. Daniel Lynch's per 9 walk average of 3.75 has been a problem for the left.
This year, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City's offense, as they are the 24th ranked scoring team at 3.91. So far, the team has struggled to score early, ranking 25th in runs scored through 4 innings. Although the team has struggled to score runs, their combined batting average of .244 comes in closer to the league average. Per game, the team is averaging 8.19 hits. So far, home runs have been hard to come by for the team, as they are averaging just 0.85 per game (26th). Leading into the game, the team's slugging percentage is just .379. Kansas City's OBP of .307 places them .307 in the league. On average, the team generates walks at a rate of 7.7%.
Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Detroit Tigers come into this road contest vs Kansas City with a below .500 record (50-81). In the AL Central division standings, the team ranks 5th. The Tigers hope to avoid dropping further below .500 at home, as they are currently 28-38 at Comerica Park. In their previous games, Detroit lost by a score of 7-0 to the Mariners. So far, the team has won less than half of their series, going just 10-24-8.
The Tigers will send Drew Hutchison to the mound with an overall record of 2-7. With an ERA of 4.01, Hutchison has had his struggles on the mound along with a WHIP of 1.43. Across his previous outings, Hutchison has a SLG% allowed of .394. In total, he has given up 7 home runs. Heading into the game, Hutchison has struck out 15.0% of the batters he's faced. In his outings, Drew Hutchison is putting batters on through walks at a rate of 3.89 BB/9.
Detroit's offense comes into this game averaging just 3.29, placing them 30th in the MLB. The team's total run differential sits at -144. So far, the Tigers have combined for a team batting average of just .229, placing them 27th in the league. On average, the team is coming up with 7.56 hits per game. So far, they are averaging just .58 home runs per game (30th). Detroit's OBP of .285 places them 29th in the league. The team is generating walks at a rate of 6.5%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Royals vs. Tigers
Today's matchup between Kansas City and Detroit is predicted to be a close game, as there is no clear cut favorite on the moneyline. However, the betting model gives the advantage to Kansas City in both starting pitching and at the plate. Go ahead and grab the Royals on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Royals Moneyline
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