Royals-Tigers Pointers

The Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Comerica Park.

The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brian Bannister in this game. Bannister has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Tigers will be Kenny Rogers. The lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Tony Pena singled in the game-winning run in the 11^th inning on Monday as the Royals defeated the Tigers in the season opener for both teams.

The Royals were winners as +220 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (8.5).

Alex Gordon hit a two-run home run for Kansas City in that win. Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen each homered in a losing cause for the Tigers.

Team records:
Kansas City: 1-0 SU
Detroit: 0-1 SU

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Detroit is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home

Next up:
Detroit home to Kansas City, Thursday, April 3