Closing in on All-Star break can create a false sense of hope with some teams. Consecutive losses by the Royals have put oddsmakers in a tough pricing spot Wednesday. The last instance in which the Royals lost three in a row was during their nine-game losing streak to conclude April. It looks as though they could be headed toward another prolonged slide. Play the Tigers.

Both lineups are hitting better than .300 against the opponent's starting pitcher in Wednesday's matchup between the Tigers and Royals, suggesting we should see plenty of offense. The Over has hit in sixs straight starts by Kansas City's Ian Kennedy against AL Central teams, while Detroit is 7-1 to the Over when Daniel Norris starts Game 2 of a series. Look for these clubs to clip the Over again Wednesday.