In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, July 25th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 50-54 this year after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 4-3 and 2-1. In game two, Detroit scored two runs in the first inning, which was enough to get the low scoring win. The Tigers recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Lee, who went 2-3 with one RBI. Skubal allowed four hits and one earned run over 7.1 innings for the win, while Jansen picked up the save. Prior to this series, Detroit won two out of three against the Cubs and two out of three against the Angels.
This season, Detroit has a 3.61 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 439 runs with a .235 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 22 home runs and 66 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 15 home runs and 51 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Casey Mize, who is 4-6 with a 2.79 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 80.2 innings pitched this year.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 43-62 this season after they lost game two by a score of 1-2 on Friday night. Kansas City cut the deficit to 2-1 in the fourth inning, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Royals recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Loftin, who went 1-3 with one RBI. Way allowed two earned runs over 1.0 inning for the loss, while Cameron allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings as the bulk reliever. Prior to this series, Kansas City swept the Giants in three games and won two out of three against the Padres.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.90 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and a .263 opponent batting average, while they have scored 442 runs with a .247 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Carter Jensen has led the Royals with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added 13 home runs and 39 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Michael Wacha, who is 5-7 with a 3.66 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 125.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Royals have lost each of their last eight games against American League opponents.
- The home team has won 12 of the Royals’ last 13 games.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in three of their last four day games against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight home games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Tigers have lost 10 of their last 11 day games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Royals have won four of their last six games as underdogs.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Royals’ last eight games.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites against the Royals following a win.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in each of their last six Saturday games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have won the first inning in each of their last five Saturday games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have led after 5 innings in three of their last four day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last eight games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Royals’ last six games as underdogs against the Tigers have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the last nine day games between the Royals and Tigers.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Royals’ last 10 games at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Riley Greene has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four day games.
- Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 home appearances against the Royals.
- Casey Mize has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Salvador Perez has hit a home run in two of the Royals’ last three day games.
- Isaac Collins has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals’ last eight games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- Michael Wacha has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last five Saturday appearances.
- Michael Wacha has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Tigers vs Royals Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have allowed five runs in their last three games. The Tigers are 29-23 at home this year, while the Royals are 17-35 on the road. Kansas City has won three of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in three of those five. The Royals are starting Wacha, who has allowed 1, 6, and 4 earned runs in his last three starts, while Mize has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four outings. Take the under once again here.