Royals vs. Tigers Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 9/9/2022

The Detroit Tigers (51-85) will look to Eric Haase, after his five-hit game last time out, to lead them in a matchup with the Kansas City Royals (56-81) on Friday at 8:10 PM ET. The Tigers are +110 underdogs for the contest, according to oddsmakers. Jonathan Heasley takes the mound for Kansas City while Joey Wentz is Detroit’s starter for the contest.

Royals vs. Tigers Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Royals vs. Tigers

After looking at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Tigers on the moneyline at +110. Our computer picks see the scoring going under the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Detroit Tigers (+110) and Under (8.5)

Royals vs. Tigers Game Info

• Kansas City Royals probable starting pitcher: Jonathan Heasley
• Detroit Tigers probable starting pitcher: Joey Wentz
• Game Day: Friday, September 9, 2022
• Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Stadium: Kauffman Stadium

Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Pitching Matchup

Royals Starter Jonathan Heasley

• The Royals will send Jon Heasley (3-7) out to make his 17th start of the season. He is 3-7 with a 4.98 ERA and 57 strikeouts through 77 2/3 innings pitched.
• His last time out came on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, when the right-hander tossed seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing eight hits.
• The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.98, with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opponents are batting .270 against him.
• Heasley is trying to record his sixth quality start of the season.
• Heasley will try to extend a three-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 4.3 innings per outing).
• He will face a Tigers offense that ranks 27th in MLB with 1036 total hits (on a .229 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .338 (30th in MLB) with 84 total home runs (30th in MLB).
• In seven innings over one appearance against the Tigers this season, Heasley has a 2.57 ERA and a 1.429 WHIP while his opponents are batting .296.

Tigers Starter Joey Wentz

• Wentz gets the nod for the Tigers and will make his first start of the season.
• The left-hander is making his first start of the year. The 24-year-old did not make an appearance on the mound last season.
• The Royals rank 24th in MLB with 543 runs scored this season. They have a .244 batting average this campaign with 119 home runs (25th in the league).

Royals Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Royals have won 11 out of the 22 games, or 50%, in which they’ve been favored.
• This season, Kansas City has won four of its 11 games, or 36.4%, when favored by at least -130 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 56.5% chance of a victory for the Royals.
• Kansas City and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 67 of their 141 opportunities.
• In 141 games with a spread this season, the Royals are 69-72-0 ATS.

Tigers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Tigers have been chosen as underdogs in 115 games this year and have walked away with the win 42 times (36.5%) in those games.
• Detroit has a mark of 34-68 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +110 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 47.6% chance of walking away with the win.
• Detroit and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 49 of their 138 opportunities.
• The Tigers are 62-76-0 against the spread in their 138 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Royals Leaders & Batting Stats

• Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals in home runs (20), runs batted in (70) and has accumulated a team-best batting average of .246.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Witt Jr.’s home run total ranks him 49th, and his RBI tally puts him 39th.
• MJ Melendez is hitting .223 with 16 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 54 walks.
• Of all major league hitters, Melendez ranks 83rd in home runs and 96th in RBI.
• Salvador Perez has hit a team-best 20 home runs.
• Salvador Perez has at least one base hit in four games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .278 with a double, a home run, a walk and three RBI.
• Hunter Dozier has 24 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs and 31 walks while hitting .238.

Tigers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Javier Baez leads the squad with a batting average of .230, and paces the Tigers in home runs, with 12 and runs batted in with 52.
• Baez’s home run total puts him 123rd in the big leagues, and he is 96th in RBI.
• Baez carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .368 with a walk and three RBI.
• Harold Castro has 19 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 16 walks while batting .274.
• Castro is 237th in home runs and 177th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
• Jeimer Candelario has 12 home runs, best in the lineup.
• Willi Castro is hitting .242 with 17 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 14 walks.