On the evening of May 21, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are scheduled to compete against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, where the first pitch is slated for 7:40 PM under lightly rainy conditions. The pitching matchup is set to feature Casey Mize for the Tigers, who carries an ERA of 3.504, against Alec Marsh of the Royals, with an impressive 2.432 ERA.

As the season progresses, the Detroit Tigers find themselves 10th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 23-24, a .49 winning percentage. Currently 4th in divisional play with a 10-7 record, they’ve managed 4 wins in their last 10 outings but are currently struggling with a two-game losing streak. The Tigers have a mixed record both at home (10-13) and on the road (13-11), indicating inconsistent performance. They have been slightly more successful in night games compared to day games, securing 12 victories under night lights compared to 11 in the day, while scoring 196 runs and allowing 184 in total.

On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals are performing stronger, placed 4th in the division with a 30-19 record, reflecting a 0.61 winning percentage. They are 2nd in divisional standings with an impressive 9-5 record. The Royals are riding a wave of success with 7 wins in their last 10 games and a current winning streak of four. They hold a strong 19-8 home game record and an even 11-11 on the road. They have scored 229 runs and conceded 169, showing a robust defense and offense in night games with 18 wins out of 30.

From a betting perspective, the game is marked by a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 9.5. The betting odds show the Royals as slight favorites with a moneyline of -110 compared to the Tigers at -107. These odds suggest a closely matched contest, promising an engaging game for both fans and bettors alike.