Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Prediction: Can Tarik Skubal, Tigers Excel at Home Against Royals?
The Detroit Tigers will welcome the Kansas City Royals to Comerica Park for an AL Central clash. Can Tarik Skubal and the Tigers get revenge for their last loss? Krabs provides his prediction and pick for Royals vs. Tigers.
Krabs - August 2, 2024, 4:25 PM EDT
5 minKansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Prediction: Can Tarik Skubal, Tigers Excel at Home Against Royals?
The Tigers have lost their last four games in a row, but they will have their ace Tarik Skubal on the mound looking to stop the bleeding on Friday night. Will Skubal shut down the Royals and get the Tigers back on track?
Royals vs. Tigers DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: August 2, 2024
- Start Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: Apple TV+
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Prediction
Tarik Skubal won’t be the only ace on the mound in this game. Cole Ragans will be getting the ball for Kansas City on Friday as he looks to keep the Royals four-game win streak alive. If you look at how both starters have performed of late, you’d notice that Skubal has been significantly more effective. I’m willing to bet those trends continue in the second game of this series on Friday night.
When Cole Ragans faced Detroit a few weeks ago, the Royals won 8-3. They got to Skubal, but they were home in that game. The Royals bats are significantly worse on the road this season, and I’m expecting them to regress after some great performances. There’s a reason the Tigers are favorites in this spot after losing their last four games in a row…
The Royals are currently bringing in nearly 60% of the bets and handle (on VSiN) on the moneyline, but the odds have shifted towards the Tigers. This is a great sign for Tigers backers, and the fact that they are favorites against a potential playoff team is a great sign as well. With the way the Tigers have been playing, they shouldn’t be favorites against anyone, but the oddsmakers clearly like Skubal in this spot…
With the public continuing to bet on the Royals in this series, fade the public and back the Tigers at home. Skubal has been the better ace of late, and Ragans won the last matchup against him. This time, it will be Skubal who shines at home. I’ll meet you at the cash counter after he throws another gem, ending the Tigers losing streak.
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Pick
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