Kansas City at Detroit

Kansas City is a big dog here, but this offense is good, ranking No. 12 in runs scored, No. 6 in batting average and No. 9 in on-base percentage. They are 3-3 over the last six games despite being a dog in all six, winning as a dog of +152, +185 and +160. Starter Luke Hochevor has respectable numbers, giving up 170 hits in 170 innings with a solid 101-54 strikeout to walk ratio. He has been on a terrific strikeout tear, fanning 29 his last five starts in 32 innings. The Royals are 5-4 in his career against the Tigers, too, while Detroit is just 4-4 when Max Scherzer goes against the Royals. It’s a tough situational spot for the Tigers, home from a seven-game road trip that ended yesterday with an 11-4 loss at Minnesota. Detroit has looked tired in these spots, losing 9-6 at home to Minnesota as a -140 favorite following their last long road trip, and losing 12-7 at home to the Angels as a -130 favorite after coming from a trip. Play the Royals.