The Detroit Tigers will play against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The game will take place at Kauffman Stadium and is set to begin at 4:10 PM. This afternoon game will feature the Tigers as the away team and the Royals as the home team.

Tigers vs. Royals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Tigers MoneyLine: -182. The Tigers have a strong road record of 17-12 this season. With Tarik Skubal’s impressive ERA of 2.49, they have a good chance to win.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-112). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs recently, with the Tigers winning 7-5 in their last game against the Royals. This suggests the total could go over 7.5.

Team Trends

• The Tigers have a strong road record this season with 17 wins and 12 losses.
• The Royals have an impressive home record, winning 18 out of 30 games.
• In their last game against the Royals, the Tigers won 7-5, hitting three home runs.
• The Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run in their recent game against the Tigers.
• The Tigers’ Dillon Dingler had a standout performance against the Royals, going 3 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBIs.

Tigers vs Royals Preview

The Detroit Tigers will travel to Kauffman Stadium to play the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers are coming with Tarik Skubal on the mound. Skubal has been solid this season with a 2.49 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP. He will look to keep the Royals’ hitters in check.

On the other side, the Royals will start Michael Wacha. Wacha holds a 3.21 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. The Royals will rely on him to contain the Tigers’ offense. Both teams aim to secure a win in this afternoon game. Fans can expect a competitive matchup between these division rivals.

Kansas City Royals: Home Team Insights

The Kansas City Royals have some strong hitters this season. Bobby Witt Jr. stands out with a .288 batting average and leads the team with 30 runs. Maikel Garcia follows closely with a .320 batting average and 24 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the most home runs for the Royals with 8. His batting average is .252, and he has contributed 30 RBIs. The Royals’ overall batting average is .248, placing them 11th in the league. On the mound, Michael Wacha will start for the Royals. His ERA is 3.21, and his WHIP is 1.26. The Royals’ pitching staff has a 3.22 ERA, ranking 4th in the league.

Detroit Tigers: Away Team Overview

The Detroit Tigers have a strong hitter in Spencer Torkelson. He has a .242 batting average and leads the team with 14 home runs. Torkelson also has 35 runs and 42 RBIs, both ranking first in the league. Gleyber Torres is another key player for the Tigers. He has a .280 batting average with 5 home runs. Torres has contributed 25 runs and 27 RBIs, placing him among the top on the team. On the mound, Tarik Skubal will start for the Tigers. He has an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 0.84. The Tigers’ pitching staff ranks 5th in ERA with a 3.27, showing their strength in this area.

Final Betting Pick

The Tigers’ MoneyLine pick at -182 looks solid given their strong road record of 17-12. Tarik Skubal’s ERA of 2.49 and WHIP of 0.84 make him a reliable starter. The Tigers’ recent win against the Royals, where they scored 7 runs, adds confidence to this pick.

The Over 7.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ recent scoring abilities. The Tigers’ offense, led by Spencer Torkelson with 14 home runs, has been effective. The Royals have shown they can score too, with Bobby Witt Jr. contributing significantly. This suggests the total runs could exceed 7.5 in the game.

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