The Detroit Tigers are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals in an exciting MLB matchup at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2024, at 7:40 PM under clear skies. Taking the helm for the Tigers will be Tarik Skubal, who carries an impressive ERA of 2.500, while Alec Marsh, with an ERA of 4.525, will pitch for the Royals.

In terms of standings within the AL Central Division of 2024, the Tigers are currently 7th with a record of 79-73, a winning percentage of .520, and a divisional record of 26-22. They are 4th in their division, with recent performances showing 8 wins in their last 10 games and a current winning streak of three games. Their home and away records are 39-36 and 40-37 respectively, with a tally of 37 daytime wins versus 42 at night, accumulating 645 runs scored against 607 runs allowed.

The Royals, on the other hand, are placed 5th in the division with an 82-70 record, a winning percentage of .540, and a division record of 33-18. They’ve won 5 of their last 10 games, albeit currently on a three-game losing streak. Their home and away records stand at 45-32 and 37-38, respectively, with 30 daytime wins compared to 52 at night, scoring a total of 716 runs while conceding 616.

When examining the odds for this encounter, the point spread is set at 1.5, with the Over/Under at 7.5. For moneyline bets, the Tigers are favored at -148, while the Royals are listed at +126. Given these numbers, sports bettors looking for favorable returns should consider the dynamics of each team’s recent performances and specific game conditions like player form and historical matchups between the two clubs.