MLB Baseball betting\u00a0<\/strong>action sees the\u00a0Detroit Tigers\u00a0<\/strong>taking on the\u00a0Kansas City Royals\u00a0<\/strong>on April 30th, at Kauffman Stadium, in Kansas City, Missouri. <\/p>\n Detroit Tigers (15-7) vs. Kansas City Royals (14-7)<\/strong> The top 2 teams in the AL Central square off for the 1st time this season when they Tigers invade Kansas City to do battle with the Royals. Up just a .5 game on Kansas City, the Tigers look to win their 3rd straight series against divisional opponents. The Royals have made their AL Central rounds as they will be facing a divisional opponent for the 4th straight series.<\/p>\n The Tigers offense, like usual, has been in top form. In the finale against the Twins, Detroit pounded out 17 hits and scored 10 runs in a come from behind win to take the series.\u00a0The Tigers have played 15 games against AL Central opponents and bring in an astounding 12-3 record in those games. They’ll send Alfredo Simon to the mound, who is not just making things look easy, but is also trying to become the league’s first 5 game winner.<\/p>\n Simon brings in a 4-0 record with just a 1.65 ERA. He’s 2-0 against the AL Central, with both wins coming against Cleveland.<\/p>\n On the road this season, Simon has allowed just 3 runs in 2 starts. He defeated Cleveland in what was his worst outing going 5.1 allowing 7 hits and 3 runs. Against Pittsburgh, Simon went 8 shutout innings, allowing just 2 hits in a 1-0 victory.<\/p>\n Over his last 22 innings pitched, Simon has allowed just 2 runs.<\/p>\n In five appearances against the Royals, Simon has gone 3-1 with a save in a relief appearance.<\/p>\n Miguel Cabrera looks to stay hot even though he’s struggled inside Kauffman Stadium. In 2014, Cabrera hit just .189 there.<\/p>\n The Royals have shown that their lineup, top to bottom, has the ability to put up a lot of runs. Kansas City took 2 out of 3 in Cleveland, and nearly came away with a sweep as they fell just short 7-5 in the finale. The Royals return home for a 7 game home stand, where they have played 7-2 ball this season.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n The Royals will send Danny Duffy to the mound, who is 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA in 4 starts this season.<\/p>\n Duffy’s lone decision came back on April 13th that saw him defeat the Twins 12-3. Duffy went 6.1 innings allowing 6 hits and 3 runs.<\/p>\n In his last start, he went 5.1 allowing 6 hits again, but just 1 run. The Royals bullpen couldn’t hold the slim lead as they fell in the end 3-2.<\/p>\n Duffy has struggled in his career against Detroit going 1-6 over 9 starts.<\/p>\n SS Alcides Escobar remains a game time decision as he was hit in the face with a fastball in the finale against Cleveland.<\/p>\n Sticking with the hot hand of Simon, the Tigers should handle the Royals in the series opener.<\/p>\n\n
MLB Baseball Odds<\/h3>\n
\nStadium:\u00a0Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)<\/strong>
\nTime\/Date: 8:10 PM ET; Thursday April 30th<\/strong>
\nMLB Odds: Detroit -105\/ Kansas City -115<\/strong>
\nOver\/Under: 8.0 runs<\/strong>
\nPitching Matchup:\u00a0Tigers RH Alfredo Simon (4-0, 1.65 ERA) vs. Royals LH Danny Duffy (1-0, 4.15)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nDetroit Tigers<\/h3>\n
Kansas City Royals<\/h3>\n
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Free 4* MLB Pick: Detroit -105<\/h3>\n
Detroit 5, Kansas City 3<\/h3>\n