DET vs KC prediction for August 22, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects KC 4.9 - DET 4.7. KC is favored with a 52.9% win probability. The run line is 1.5 and the total is 8.5. Model projects 9.7 total runs.
KC
4.9
Projected Score
VS
O/U 8.5
DET
4.7
Projected Score
Win Probability
KCDET
+1.5
Run Line (KC)
8.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 55.6% (3,486 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
DET
357
KC
357
Projected
KC 4.9 — DET 4.7
Actual
KC 3 — DET 1
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Drew Anderson R
DET
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FF40%96 mph18% whiff
CH30%90 mph35% whiff
CU23%80 mph33% whiff
Michael Wacha R
KC
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FF27%93 mph16% whiff
CH24%81 mph26% whiff
FC15%89 mph12% whiff
Weather Impact
Kauffman Stadium
88°F10 mph wind
HR: 0.998 Total: 0.995
thin air, 9mph in
Bullpen Comparison
DET
4.29ERA
4.63FIP
8.38K/9
4.32BB/9
1.35WHIP
KC
5.00ERA
5.16FIP
7.86K/9
4.83BB/9
1.50WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
DET F5
2.3 runs
37.6% win
KC F5
2.8 runs
47.4% win
F5 Total
5.1
NRFI
54.3%
YRFI
45.7%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.99
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
DET8 injured
Brant Hurter RP60-DAY-IL
James Outman CF7-DAY IL
Kerry Carpenter RF10-DAY-IL
Jack Flaherty SP15-DAY-IL
Riley Greene LF10-DAY-IL
Wenceel Perez RF60-DAY-IL
+2 more
KC8 injured
Maikel Garcia 3B10-DAY-IL
Beck Way RP15-DAY-IL
Carlos Estevez RP60-DAY-IL
James McArthur RP60-DAY-IL
Nick Mears RP60-DAY-IL
Tony Gonsolin SP15-DAY-IL
+2 more
AI Intelligence Analysis
Edge Analysis
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.