Tigers vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 17
Published 9:24 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Kansas City Royals (82-69) will take on the Detroit Tigers (78-73) at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7:40 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 29 steals, Bobby Witt Jr. will be looking to swipe his 30th stolen base of the season.
The Royals, at -160, are the favorites in this contest, while the Tigers are underdogs at +135. The over/under for this game is 4. The odds to eclipse the over are -125, while the odds are -105 to go under.
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
Tigers vs. Royals Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- TV Channel: BSKC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Royals -160
- Moneyline Underdog: Tigers +135
- Over/Under: 4 runs (Over: -125, Under: -105)
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Tigers will send Casey Mize (2-6) to the mound for his 20th start this season.
- He has six quality starts in 19 chances this season.
- In 19 starts this season, Mize has lasted five or more innings 12 times, with an average of five innings per appearance.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 19 chances this season.
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Tigers Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Tigers have hit 155 homers this season, which ranks 23rd in the majors.
- Detroit ranks 21st in the majors with a .388 team slugging percentage.
- The Tigers have a team batting average of .235 this season, which ranks 23rd among MLB teams.
- Detroit ranks 16th in the majors with 642 total runs scored this season.
- The Tigers have an OBP of just .299 this season, which ranks 28th in MLB.
- The Tigers rank 22nd in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.9 whiffs per contest.
- Detroit has pitched to a 3.66 ERA this season, which ranks fourth in baseball.
- Detroit averages the 17th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.5) in the majors this season.
- The Tigers have a combined 1.173 WHIP as a pitching staff, second-lowest in MLB.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.