On the evening of September 18, 2024, Kauffman Stadium will be the setting for an exciting MLB showdown as the Detroit Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals at 7:40 PM under clear skies. The pitching matchup features Detroit’s Tarik Skubal, who carries an impressive ERA of 2.500, against Kansas City’s Alec Marsh, who enters the game with an ERA of 4.525.

In the standings of the AL Central Division for 2024, the Tigers are currently 7th with a record of 79-73, boasting a .520 winning percentage. They’ve achieved a divisional record of 26-22 and currently rank 4th in their division. Their recent form is strong, with 8 wins in the last 10 games and a current three-game win streak. The Tigers have shown balanced performance both at home (39-36) and away (40-37), with more victories recorded in night games (42) compared to day games (37). They’ve scored 645 runs while allowing 607.

The Royals, positioned 5th in the division, hold an 82-70 record with a .540 winning percentage and are 2nd in the division standings, with 33 wins and 18 losses against division rivals. Their home record is a strong 45-32, though they are slightly below .500 on the road at 37-38. The Royals have been more successful in night games, with 52 wins compared to 30 in the daytime, scoring 716 runs and conceding 616.

When it comes to betting, the odds are set with a point spread of 1.5 in favor of the Tigers, an over/under total of 7.5 runs, a money line of -148 for the Tigers on the road, and +126 for the Royals at home. Given these odds and both teams’ current forms, this game promises some closely contested action, potentially favoring the Tigers given their current win streak and Skubal’s lower ERA.