The Kansas City Royals will play against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The game will take place at Comerica Park. The first pitch is set for 1:10 PM.

Royals vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Tigers MoneyLine: -127. The Tigers have a strong home record and a better overall season record. Casey Mize has a lower ERA compared to Seth Lugo, giving the Tigers an edge.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-109). Both teams have solid pitching stats, and the Royals have struggled with hitting, which may keep the total runs low.

Team Trends

• The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 6-4 this season.
• The Detroit Tigers hold a division record of 7-1.
• In a recent game against the Tigers, Cole Ragans of the Royals allowed 5 runs in 4 innings.
• Detroit’s Jackson Jobe pitched 5 innings with only 1 run allowed against the Royals.
• In a game against the Yankees, Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals hit a home run.

Royals vs Tigers Preview

The Kansas City Royals are set to visit the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 19, 2025. The Royals will rely on Seth Lugo as their starting pitcher. Lugo has a 1-2 record this season with an ERA of 3.86. He pitched 6 2/3 innings against the Yankees on April 14, allowing four runs on seven hits.

On the other side, the Tigers will start Casey Mize. Mize has a 2-1 record with a 2.60 ERA. In his last outing against the Twins on April 13, he pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed four runs on seven hits. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for the game.

Detroit Tigers: Key Players and Stats

The Detroit Tigers have some strong hitters this season. Spencer Torkelson is leading the team with a batting average of .288. He also has 6 home runs and 18 RBIs, ranking first in the league for these stats. Kerry Carpenter is another top performer for the Tigers. He holds a .292 batting average and has hit 5 home runs. His 10 RBIs place him second on the team, showing his skill in driving in runs. Zach McKinstry adds depth to the lineup. He has a .254 batting average with 1 home run. His 11 runs scored rank him second on the team, highlighting his ability to get on base and score.

Kansas City Royals: Players to Watch and Stats

Bobby Witt Jr. is a key player for the Kansas City Royals. He has a batting average of .312 and an on-base percentage of .385. Witt Jr. also leads the team with 14 runs and has hit 2 home runs. His 8 RBIs place him third on the team. Maikel Garcia provides solid support in the lineup. He has a batting average of .277 and an on-base percentage of .351. Garcia has also contributed 2 home runs and 10 RBIs, ranking second on the team. His 7 runs are also second among his teammates. Vinnie Pasquantino adds power to the Royals’ lineup. His batting average is .203, and he has an on-base percentage of .277. Despite a lower average, Pasquantino leads the team with 13 RBIs. He has also hit 2 home runs and scored 5 runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Tigers have a strong home record, winning 7 out of 8 games. This gives them an advantage over the Royals, who have struggled on the road with a 2-9 record. Casey Mize’s lower ERA of 2.60 compared to Seth Lugo’s 3.86 further supports the Tigers’ MoneyLine pick at -127.

The under 8.0 pick looks good because both teams have solid pitching stats. The Tigers’ team ERA is 3.30, ranking 5th, while the Royals have a 3.68 ERA, ranking 10th. The Royals’ batting average is only .210, which may keep the total runs low, supporting the under bet.

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