Picks for 4/17/25
MLB
6:40 PM EST
Rotation # 964
Tigers -1.5 runs over Royals +140 (win)
Olson/Lorenzen
The Kansas City Royals have the lowest slugging percentage in baseball against right-handed pitchers and have struggled on the road. There are teams with over 100 fewer at-bats against right-handers that have recorded more RBIs this season. Kansas City also strikes out frequently, which bodes well for Tigers starter Reese Olson, who wants to replicate his strong performance from last year. While there isn’t much separation in the AL Central, Detroit has been a solid home team. Spencer Torkelson and Zach McKinstry will aim to keep their offensive momentum. The money line is too high. Let’s take the run line like we did last night. Take the Tigers to win by -1.5 runs at +140.
6:40 PM EST
Rotation # 964
Tigers -1.5 runs over Royals +140 (win)
Olson/Lorenzen
The Kansas City Royals have the lowest slugging percentage in baseball against right-handed pitchers and have struggled on the road. There are teams with over 100 fewer at-bats against right-handers that have recorded more RBIs this season. Kansas City also strikes out frequently, which bodes well for Tigers starter Reese Olson, who wants to replicate his strong performance from last year. While there isn’t much separation in the AL Central, Detroit has been a solid home team. Spencer Torkelson and Zach McKinstry will aim to keep their offensive momentum. The money line is too high. Let’s take the run line like we did last night. Take the Tigers to win by -1.5 runs at +140.