Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 20, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 20, 2025 ,

MLB Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 4/20

The Kansas City Royals will take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The game is set to begin at 1:40 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game between these two teams.

Royals vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tigers MoneyLine: -202. The Tigers have a strong home record and solid pitching from Tarik Skubal, making them a good choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-123). Both teams have decent pitching, and the Royals struggle with hitting, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Kansas City Royals have a road record of 2-10 this season.
  • The Detroit Tigers have an impressive home record of 8-1 this season.
  • In their recent game against the Detroit Tigers on April 19th, Kansas City had more hits (6) than Detroit (5) but still lost 3-1.
  • Spencer Torkelson of the Detroit Tigers hit a home run and had 3 RBIs in the game on April 19th against Kansas City.
  • The Kansas City Royals are currently 5 games back in the AL Central.

Royals vs Tigers Preview

The Kansas City Royals are set to visit Comerica Park to take on the Detroit Tigers. Michael Wacha will be on the mound for the Royals. In his recent games, Wacha has pitched 20 2/3 innings with a 4.36 ERA. He is looking to improve his 0-3 record this season.

For the Tigers, Tarik Skubal will start the game. Skubal has pitched 23 2/3 innings this season with a 2.66 ERA. He holds a 2-2 record and has shown strong performances in his recent outings. Fans can expect an interesting pitching matchup between these two starters.

Detroit Tigers: Power at the Plate

The Detroit Tigers have some strong hitters this season. Spencer Torkelson leads the team with a .289 batting average. He also tops the league with 7 home runs and 21 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter is another key player for the Tigers. His batting average is .290, and he has hit 5 home runs. Carpenter has also driven in 10 runs this season. Zach McKinstry adds depth to the lineup. His batting average is .262, and he has scored 11 runs. McKinstry has also contributed 9 RBIs so far.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Pitching

Bobby Witt Jr. is an important player for the Royals. He has a .310 batting average and leads the team with 14 runs. Witt Jr. also has 2 home runs and 8 RBIs this season. Maikel Garcia is another player to watch. He has a .261 batting average and has scored 7 runs. Garcia has also hit 2 home runs and driven in 10 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino adds strength to the lineup. His batting average is .192, but he leads the team with 13 RBIs. Pasquantino has also hit 2 home runs in 21 games.

Final Betting Pick

The Tigers are favored on the money line at -202, and this is a solid pick given their strong home record of 8-1. Tarik Skubal is pitching well, with a 2.66 ERA and no runs allowed in his last two starts. The Royals have struggled on the road, with a 2-10 record, making the Tigers a safe choice.

The under 7.0 prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching strengths. The Royals have a 3.67 ERA, while the Tigers have an even better 3.19 ERA. With the Royals’ batting average at .208, ranking 22nd, a low-scoring game is likely. Both teams have shown good pitching, which should keep the score under 7 runs.

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

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