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Royals vs. Tigers prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for April 16
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers face the Kansas City Royals on April 16, aiming for a series sweep after winning the first two games 2-1. The Royals, struggling offensively, have lost three straight and are at the bottom of the AL in runs scored.
Key points
- Tigers host Royals at Comerica Park on April 16
- Tigers aim for a six-game winning streak
- Royals have lost three consecutive games
- Royals rank last in the AL for runs scored
- Gleyber Torres leads Tigers with three hits in the series
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Royals vs. Tigers prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for April 16
The Detroit Tigers (9-9) host the Kansas City Royals (7-11) this afternoon at Comerica Park, looking to complete a series sweep and extend their winning streak to six games. The Royals have lost three in a row. As a result, the Tigers have climbed to within a game and a half of Minnesota in the American League Central and the Royals have fallen 3.5 games off the pace.
This series has highlighted two struggling offenses. Detroit has won each of the first two games by the score of 2-1. The Royals managed but six hits and the Tigers seven with Gleyber Torres accounting for three of the seven.
Kansas City has scored an American League-worst 56 runs this season. Only the San Francisco Giants have scored fewer in all of baseball with 55. As a team, the Royals are hitting .214. They have hit just 13 home runs. Their slugging percentage is .330. Metrics suggest they are hitting the ball hard, which suggests things should improve but its rough right now.
As noted earlier, Kansas City will not be the only team on the field in Detroit today that is struggling to score. The Tigers have scored 74 runs to date this season. They rank near the bottom of baseball with a mere 213 total bases in 666 plate appearances.
Now that we know not to expect an offensive bonanza today, lets look at today’s matchup specifically. The Tigers will send right-hander Keider Montero (1-1, 1.74 ERA) to the bump against KC southpaw Kris Bubic (2-1, 2.50 ERA).
Know also that Detroit is now 7-1 at home this season.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Q&A
What are the current odds for the Royals vs. Tigers game on April 16?
The specific odds for the Royals vs. Tigers game on April 16 are not provided in the excerpt.
How have the Royals performed recently against the Tigers?
The Royals have lost three consecutive games, including the first two against the Tigers by a score of 2-1.
What are the key statistics for the Royals this season?
The Royals have scored the fewest runs in the American League with 56 and have a team batting average of .214.
Who is leading the Tigers in hits during the series against the Royals?
Gleyber Torres is leading the Tigers in the series against the Royals, accounting for three of their seven hits in the last game.
