Royals vs Tigers Prediction 7/24/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Royals vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 24th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals are 43-61 this year after they lost game one by a score of 3-4 on Thursday night. Kansas City led 2-0 in the sixth inning, but they allowed four of the last five runs in the game for the loss. The Royals recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Collins, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Dobnak allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Cruz picked up the loss. 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 4.92 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .263 opponent batting average, while they have scored 441 runs with a .248 batting average and a .317 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 Beck Way, who is 1-0 with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP over 22.1 innings pitched this year. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 49-54 this season after they won game one by a score of 4-3 last night. Detroit blew a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning, but they scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth. The Tigers recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Outman, who went 1-3 with one home run and three RBIs. Melton allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Anderson got the win and Finnegan 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 3.63 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they have scored 437 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 50 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Tarik Skubal, who is 6-5 with a 2.83 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP over 82.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Royals have lost each of their last seven games against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have won each of their last seven night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Friday road games against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last five night games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven road night games.
• The Royals have trailed after 5 innings in 11 of their last 14 night games.

Why the Kansas City Royals will win

• The Royals have won three of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against the Royals following a win.
• The Royals have covered the run line in four of their last five games at Comerica Park.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last six night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Eight of the Royals’ last nine night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in 12 of the Royals’ last 13 games at Comerica Park.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 10 of Tarik Skubal’s last 11 appearances as a starter.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Tarik Skubal has recorded nine strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games.
• Tarik Skubal has recorded a win in seven of his last eight appearances at Comerica Park against opponents that held a losing record.
• Dillon Dingler has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last eight home games against AL Central opponents.
• Jake Rogers has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances with the Tigers against AL opponents.

Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts

• Isaac Collins has hit a home run in two of the Royals’ last three night games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances after playing the previous day.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Tigers rank T2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (101).
• The Tigers rank T2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (101).
• The Royals rank 28th in the league for ERA this season (4.92).
• The Royals rank 28th in the league for ERA this season (4.92).

Royals vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit was able to escape with the win in game one on Thursday night and they have won three of their last four games. The Tigers are 28-23 at home this year, while the Royals are 17-34 on the road. Kansas City has also won three of their last four games, but all three of those wins came by just one run. The Royals are starting Way, who will be an opener, while Skubal has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight outings. Take the Tigers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Tigers -1.5