On the evening of August 3, 2024, the Kansas City Royals will take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, starting at 6:10 PM under overcast skies. Michael Lorenzen, with an ERA of 3.807, will start as pitcher for the Royals, whereas the Tigers’ starter is yet to be announced.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals currently hold fourth place with a record of 62-49, which gives them a winning percentage of 0.56. They have an impressive intradivision record of 24-10 and have won 6 out of their last 10 games, currently riding a 5-game win streak. At home, their record stands at 36-22, while on the road they are 26-27. The Royals have managed better during night games, winning 36 compared to 26 daytime victories, and have an offensive tally of 528 runs scored against 433 allowed.

Conversely, the Tigers are 11th in the AL Central, with a winning record of 52-59, translating to a 0.47 winning rate. Their divisional performance shows 19 wins against 21 losses, placing them fourth in the division standings. Their recent form includes just 2 wins in their last 10 games, and they are currently struggling with a 5-game losing streak. Home games have resulted in a 25-30 record, slightly better than their 27-29 record on road games. In terms of scoring, the Tigers have secured 462 runs but have given up 486.

Betting Odds Analysis: As the odds indicate, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 8.5 runs. The Royals, being the favorites, have an assigned money line of -143, indicating a higher probability of winning, while the home team — the Tigers — have a money line of +119, suggesting a potential for an upset but still underdog status.