MLB Predictions - Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers July 15, 2016 Picks

Detroit must certanly be feeling decent with Justin Verlander (8-6, 4.07 ERA) heading on the mound in this series opener with Kansas City. Despite holding a high ERA to date in 2010, he's shown moments of brilliance in brief stretches. His last two starts could attest to the, while the right-handed veteran has only allowed three earned runs along side 13 strikeouts during that span.

 

What's more, Verlander could be in line for a solid outing contrary to the Royals. He's 21-8 along with a quality ERA of 3.26, a 1.17 WHIP and .246 opponents'batting average throughout 39 career starts in that particular matchup.

 

Where: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

 

When: Friday, July 15, 2016, 7:10 PM ET

 

Line: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers – view all MLB lines

 

TV Broadcast: FSKC, FSD

 

Writer’s Pick: Detroit Tigers

Batting Edge – Detroit Tigers

Irrespective of expecting excellent outing from Justin Verlander on the mound, the Tigers may also anticipate the hot bats of Victor Martinez, Miguel Cabrera and Ian Kinsler to supply some key runs at the plate.

 

Martinez and Cabrera have arguably been the most consistent batters for Detroit in 2010, as both are batting team-highs of .305 and .293, respectively. The two have also fared well contrary to the Royals throughout their respective careers.

 

The same could be said for Kinsler, too. He owns an impressive triple-slash line of .314/.360/.519 in the same matchup and current leads the Tigers in hits with 103. He’s also 6-of-9 lifetime against Kansas City’s scheduled starter, Ian Kennedy (6-7. 3.97 ERA).

 

MLB Prediction: Detroit delivers the first blow in this three-game series, 6-3.

 

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