| MATCHUP | Kansas City Royals | Detroit Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 43-62 | 50-54 |
| Spread | +1.5 -143 | -1.5 119 |
| Moneyline | +153 | -186 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-103) | Under 8.5 (-117) |
| Where | Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan | |
| When | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN Unlmtd | |
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 43-62 on the year and play the Rockies and Twins next. The Kansas City Royals are batting .247 on the season, have a .316 OBP, and have a .397 slugging percentage. The Kansas City Royals’ pitching staff has a 4.90 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with 103 hits and 39 RBI, while Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone have combined for 168 hits and 89 RBI.
Michael Wacha gets the ball for the Kansas City Royals, and he is 5-7 with a 3.66 ERA and 101 strikeouts this season. Wacha is 3-3 with a 2.95 ERA and 50 strikeouts in his career against the Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 50-54 on the year and play the Orioles and Athletics next. The Detroit Tigers are batting .235 on the season and have a .312 OBP and a .399 slugging percentage. The Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff has a 3.61 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Kevin McGonigle leads the Detroit Tigers with 106 hits and 35 RBI, while Dillon Dingler and Riley Greene have combined for 201 hits and 117 RBI.
Casey Mize gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 4-6 with a 2.79 ERA and 82 strikeouts this season. Mize is 3-2 with a 4.97 ERA and 39 strikeouts in his career against the Kansas City Royals.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Royals have lost each of their last seven road games.
- The Tigers have won each of their last six home games against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games as underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Royals have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six day games at Comerica Park against American League opponents.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Tigers have lost nine of their last 10 day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have won each of their last six Saturday games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 day games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Royals’ last eight games as underdogs against the Tigers have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in 10 of the last 11 day games between the Royals and Tigers.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Royals’ last five day games at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against the Royals at Comerica Park.
- Casey Mize has recorded a win in each of his last three home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Jake Rogers has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances against AL opponents.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Salvador Perez has hit a home run in two of the Royals’ last three day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 appearances in day games.
Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
The Royals are still a team I’m not excited to back, and Wacha has been hittable this month and on the road. Wacha has allowed 17 hits and 11 runs in his last 16.2 innings, and he has a 4.23 ERA and .258 allowed batting average on the road. Mize has been sharper with his 2.79 ERA and 1.03 WHIP, and he has a 2.50 ERA and .208 allowed batting average in 39.2 innings at home. The Tigers are having a fine week, and it needs to continue if they’re going to sneak into the postseason. Quick turnaround. I like the Tigers at home.