The Kansas City Royals are set to play against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. This game will take place on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 6:40 PM. Fans can look forward to a night game as the Royals visit the Tigers.

Royals vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Tigers MoneyLine: 121. The Tigers have a better record this season and a strong division record. Their hitting stats are also higher, making them a good value pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-120). Both teams have solid pitching stats, and the Royals have a low batting average, suggesting a lower scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 6-4 and a road record of 2-8 this season.
• The Detroit Tigers have a strong division record of 6-1 this season.
• In a recent game against the Detroit Tigers, the Royals’ Michael Lorenzen pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing 4 runs.
• During a recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Tigers’ Keider Montero allowed 3 home runs in 5 innings.
• Spencer Torkelson hit a home run in a recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers for the Detroit Tigers.

Royals vs Tigers Preview

The Kansas City Royals will meet the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park for a night game. On the mound for the Royals is Cole Ragans. Ragans has shown strong performances recently, pitching 7 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians with 10 strikeouts and only allowing one earned run.

For the Tigers, Jackson Jobe will take the mound. Jobe pitched six innings against the Minnesota Twins, allowing no runs and only two hits. Both pitchers have started the season well, making this game an interesting matchup for fans to watch.

Detroit Tigers: Key Players and Stats

Spencer Torkelson leads the Detroit Tigers with impressive stats. He has played 19 games with a batting average of .286. His six home runs and 16 RBIs rank first in the league. Kerry Carpenter is another top performer for the Tigers. In 19 games, he has a batting average of .295. Carpenter’s five home runs and 10 RBIs place him second on the team. Zach McKinstry contributes with a batting average of .255 over 18 games. He has scored 11 runs, ranking second on the team. McKinstry also adds one home run and nine RBIs to his stats.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Stats

Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with a strong batting average of .307. He has played 20 games and has hit two home runs. Witt Jr. also leads the team with 12 runs scored. Maikel Garcia has also been productive for the Royals. In 19 games, he has a batting average of .270. Garcia has two home runs and has driven in 10 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino has played 19 games with a batting average of .188. He has hit two home runs and leads the team with 11 RBIs. Pasquantino has also scored four runs this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Tigers have a strong record this season, especially in their division. They have won 11 out of 19 games and have a 6-1 record against division teams. Their hitting stats are better than the Royals, with a batting average of .243 compared to the Royals’ .207. This makes the Tigers a good pick for the MoneyLine at 121.

For the Over/Under, the under 7.5 is a smart choice. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Tigers having a 3.38 ERA and the Royals at 3.49. The Royals also have a low batting average, which suggests fewer runs in the game. This combination points to a lower scoring game, supporting the under 7.5 prediction.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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