Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Odds & Pick: April 5th 2010

Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals
Free MLB Pick: Detroit Tigers -105 odds
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You’ll rarely find Justin Verlander at this price for the Detroit Tigers. Verlander was squarely in the hunt for the AL Cy Young Award last season, but it went to the Royals’ Zach Greinke instead. Verlander gets his shot at Greinke on opening day, and there’s no question he’ll be looking to upstage him Monday. He’ll get help from a potent line-up that enters the season healthy. The Royals, on the other hand, have one of the worst line-ups in baseball yet again this season.

Verlander is 9-2 with 2.32 ERA and 1.119 WHIP in 14 career starts against the Royals. It’s safe to say that he loves facing this team, and usually dominates. The Tigers are 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. The Royals are 1-9 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Royals are 3-7 in Greinkes last 10 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. Roll with Detroit on Opening Day at a solid price.