The Kansas City Royals (60-49) travel to face off against the Detroit Tigers (52-57) on Thursday, August 1st. This game will be played at Comerica Park in Detroit and televised on BSKC. The Royals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Tigers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Guardians. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.

Royals vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals (-163)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs

• The Royals have won 10 out of their last 15 games, showing strong recent form.
• In the last 15 games, the Royals have scored an average of 5.8 runs per game, indicating a potent offense.
• The Royals have won 6 out of their last 7 road games, demonstrating their ability to perform well away from home.
• In head-to-head matchups this season, the Royals have a 4-2 record against the Tigers, including a recent 3-game sweep at home in May.
• The Royals have outscored their opponents by 27 runs in the last 15 games, highlighting their overall dominance in recent matchups.

Royals vs Tigers

The Royals Are Coming Off A Win

To close out their series vs. the White Sox, the Royals picked up a 10-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -241. It was a seven-run 2nd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the White Sox could only score three runs, all of which came in the 3rd.

Brady Singer put together a good start for the Royals, going seven innings and giving up just three earned runs, and picking up the win. Kansas City’s offense was carried by Freddy Fermin, who went 4/5 with a homer and three RBIs.

After sweeping the White Sox, the Royals are on a three-game winning streak heading into today’s game against the Tigers. They are 60-49 overall and trail the Guardians by six games in the AL Central. This season, the Royals have a 22-10 record against divisional opponents.

Kansas City’s run line record is 62-47, with a +0.8 average run margin per game. As underdogs, they have a 34-22 run line record, and at home, it improves to 34-24 with a +1.1 run margin. For games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, the Royals have a 10-19 O/U record, and 33.0% of their games have had O/U lines of 8.5 or higher.

Seth Lugo Gets The Start For The Royals

Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today as he faces off against the Tigers on the road. So far this season, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 12-5. Lugo’s ERA for the season is an impressive 2.66, along with a WHIP of 1.04. In his 22 starts, he has turned in 16 quality starts and is coming off an outing where he gave up six earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had pitched a complete game and only gave up one earned run. Lugo has allowed at least one homer in each of his last four outings.

Royals Offense Breakdown

Bobby Witt Jr. has been on a tear of late for the Royals, going 14/31 in his last eight games, including one home run and seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .349 with 19 homers and 76 RBIs. Witt Jr. is also on a 13-game hitting streak. Salvador Perez is also having a strong season at the plate, as he is batting .278 with 19 homers and 73 RBIs.

As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.7 runs per game and are the league’s top home run-hitting team. They are also the league’s best team at avoiding strikeouts. Overall, they are batting .252, which is 7th in the league.

The Tigers Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Tigers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Guardians with a 5-0 loss. Detroit was the +115 underdog at home going into the game. Things started off well for the Tigers, as Tyler Holton got the start and didn’t give up a run in his 2 2/3 innings of work. However, the Tigers offense couldnouldn’t score a run, and the Guardians went on to score five runs in the 4th and 8th innings.

Alex Faedo took the loss out of the bullpen for the Tigers, as Detroit allowed three earned runs in the 8th. Bligh Madris had a good day at the plate, going 2/3 with two singles.

As underdogs, the Tigers have struggled this season, posting a 30-37 record. They have also dropped their last three games as underdogs. Overall, the Tigers are 52-57 and are looking to end a three-game losing streak today against the Royals.

On the run line, the Tigers have a 54-55 record, with a 21-32 mark at home and a 33-23 record on the road. Their over/under record for the season is 59-47, and the O/U line for today’s game is 8.5 runs, which is consistent with their season average.

Keider Montero Gets The Start For The Tigers

Right-hander Keider Montero gets the start for the Tigers today as he faces off against the Royals at home. Montero has made six starts this year and has a record of 1-4 with a 6.38 ERA. Looking back at his last outing, Montero took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work to the Twins. He has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings. Montero’s ERA at home is 7.34 compared to 5.64 on the road. Opponents are batting .278 off Montero this season.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

For the season, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been pretty consistent at home and on the road, averaging 4.2 runs per game in both situations. As a team, they are batting just .231, which is 19th in the league, and have an on-base percentage of just .296.

Riley Greene has been a bright spot for the Tigers this season, leading the team with 51 RBIs and 17 homers, which is 14th in the league. He is also batting .264 for the season. Over his last 10 games, Colt Keith is hitting .306 with two homers, and Javier Baez has gone deep three times in his last seven games, but is batting just .160 in that stretch.

Royals vs Tigers Prediction

Our pick for today’s Royals vs. Tigers matchup is to take the over, with the line being set at 8.5 runs. We actually have the Royals winning this one 5-4, but with the payout for a Royals win being -163, we are looking to the over.

Looking at some potential player props, Seth Lugo is projected to finish with six strikeouts, while Tigers starter Keider Montero is projected to finish with four. Montero is also projected to finish with fewer earned runs than Lugo.

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