Tigers vs Royals Prediction 8/22/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 22nd at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 61-67 this year after they lost game one by a score of 2-5 on Friday night. Detroit cut the deficit to 3-2 in the seventh inning, but couldn’t score anymore runs in the loss. The Tigers recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by McGonigle, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Melton allowed six hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the loss, while Madden allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Pirates and all three against the White Sox. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.56 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .231 opponent batting average, while they have scored 579 runs with a .242 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 26 home runs and 82 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 16 home runs and 54 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Drew Anderson, who is 4-4 with a 4.01 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 76.1 innings pitched this year. 

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals are 56-74 this season after they won game one by a score of 5-2 last night. Kansas City nearly blew a 3-0 lead in the seventh inning, but they added one in the seventh and one in the eighth to seal the win. The Royals recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Isbel, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Cameron allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Pearson picked up the save. Prior to this series, Kansas City swept the Athletics in four games and won two out of three against the Angels. 

This season, Kansas City has a 4.74 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP and a .259 opponent batting average, while they have scored 546 runs with a .246 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Jac Caglianone has led the Royals with 22 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added 16 home runs and 48 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Michael Wacha, who is 6-8 with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 155.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Kansas City Royals will win

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

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won six of their last seven night games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Royals have lost six of their last eight night games against the Tigers following a win.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in six of their last seven games following a road loss.
• The Royals have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four home games against AL Central opponents following a home win.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Royals’ last eight night games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Tigers’ last six road games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Royals’ last eight home games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in four of Drew Anderson’s last five appearances as a starter.

Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts

• Vinnie Pasquantino has hit a home run in each of the Royals’ last two night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Michael Wacha has recorded five or more strikeouts in nine of his last 11 appearances in night games against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
• Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances at Kauffman Stadium against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Michael Wacha has recorded a win in eight of his last 10 home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Dillon Dingler has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four road games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Kevin McGonigle has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last eight road games.

Tigers vs Royals Prediction 

Kansas City was able to stay hot with another win on Friday night and they have scored 5+ runs in four of their last five games. The Royals are 34-30 at home this year, while the Tigers are 29-36 on the road. Detroit has lost three in a row and they have scored three runs or fewer in all three losses. The Tigers are starting Anderson, who has allowed four earned runs over 12.2 innings as a starter, while Wacha has allowed seven earned runs in his last two outings. Take the Tigers here.

David Racey's Pick: Tigers ML