Kenny G leaned toward the under 9 in Tigers-Royals. Chris Paddack just held KC to one run over five innings and Detroit’s bullpen has improved to a 3.98 ERA. Seth Lugo owns a 3.99 ERA and, despite being rocked by Detroit last outing, profiles for a rebound supported by a reliable Royals pen. Detroit’s offense is slumping badly—0, 6, 3, 8, 4 runs last five—and Kansas City sits 27th in scoring. Royals home games skew under (39-26-1), and evening conditions in Kauffman Stadium should suppress flight. Given mediocre lineups, improving bullpens, and two starters capable of quality work, Kenny prefers the under to choosing a side.

Cash Out Sports Picks advised taking the full-game over in the Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers matchup. They argued that if either starting pitcher loses command early, both bullpens—already a risk factor—will be forced into extended duty, increasing run-scoring chances. The analyst added that while the park generally rates as neutral, it becomes hitter-friendly once pitchers begin missing spots and sequencing breaks down. With those multiple paths to extra offense—shaky starters or exposed relief arms—they expect the total to clear the current number.

The same matchup’s total was an over play. Paddack’s 0.288 opponent average and 6.2 ERA combine with Lugo’s recent 7.2 ERA, 1.69 WHIP stretch to promise early traffic. Detroit averages 4.67 runs over its last six, while Kansas City has posted 5.67, and bullpen exposure looms if either starter’s command wobbles. In a park that stays neutral until mistakes catch plate, crooked innings are the likeliest outcome.