On the evening of September 17, 2024, the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals will compete at Kauffman Stadium, starting at 7:40 PM under scattered clouds. The Tigers’ Casey Mize, with an ERA of 4.468, will go head-to-head against Cole Ragans of the Royals, who boasts a 3.323 ERA.

The Tigers, sitting 7th in the 2024 AL Central Division, have a record of 78-73, reflecting a 0.52 winning percentage. Meanwhile, the Royals rank 4th with a better 82-69 record and a 0.54 winning percentage. Both teams have showcased strong recent performances, with the Tigers winning 7 of their last 10 games and the Royals achieving 6 wins.

As for the betting odds, they reflect the competitive edge of the Royals at home, with a point spread of -1.5 in their favor. The over/under for the game has been set at 8.0, suggesting expectations of moderate scoring. Bettors will find the moneyline for the visiting Tigers at +143, while the home-team Royals are pegged at -168, a reflection of their strong home-field advantage and better divisional record.