The Detroit Tigers came into this season with high expectations, but some of the wind has been taken out of their sail, as they have started slowly at 8-9. The Royals are 7-10 to start the season, just one game worse than Detroit. The Royals will go with Seth Lugo. Lugo has been very sharp to open 2026 and has been one of the best pitchers in the league. Lugo comes into this game with a sterling 1.53 ERA. The Tigers turn to John Flaherty. Flaherty has a 5.14 ERA in this game, and his command has been way off the mark as he has walked 11 in just 14 innings of work. I like Kansas City in this one.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on April 15, 2026 at 11:46AM ET.
MLB
Kansas City at Detroit
April 15, 2026
6:40 PM Eastern
1 unit on Kansas City +117 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.17)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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