Detroit at Kansas City

Detroit is 18-28 on the road and plays its third straight road contest. Detroit goes with veteran Justin Verlander (4.66 ERA), who is 0-3 with a 5.87 ERA this month. The Tigers are 2-8 when he faces a team with a losing record and 8-20 away against a right-handed starter. Kansas City has a winning home record and is 45-30 at home against an AL club with a team batting average of .260 or worse. Starter Jason Hammel has turned his season around, with a winning record and a 3.83 ERA in his past eight starts. Kansas City is 70-40 at home with a money line of -100 to -150, so back the home dog and play Kansas City.