Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/24

MLB game preview

The Kansas City Royals will take on the Detroit Tigers in an MLB regular season game at Comerica Park. The Royals have a record of 43-61 and are fifth in the AL Central. They are coming off a loss and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games.

The Detroit Tigers hold a 49-54 record and sit fourth in the AL Central. They have won their last two games and have a 6-4 record in their last ten games. The game is set for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 6:40 PM under overcast skies with a warm breeze.

Kansas City Royals Team Preview

The Kansas City Royals are coming off a close loss against the Detroit Tigers. They managed to collect nine hits, with one home run from Isaac Collins. Despite the loss, starting pitcher Randy Dobnak had a solid outing with five scoreless innings.

In recent games, the Royals have shown some strong performances. They have secured wins against the San Francisco Giants, with the offense putting up consistent numbers. The team is ranked first in doubles this season, which highlights their ability to find gaps in the defense.

Looking at the lineup, Carter Jensen and Salvador Perez have been leading in home runs. Jensen has 14 home runs, while Perez matches him with the same number. The Royals’ batting average is ninth in the league, showing a balanced effort from their lineup.

Royals vs Tigers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers
  • Venue: Comerica Park in Detroit, MI
  • Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Royals Moneyline +238, Tigers Moneyline -291

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers have seen a mix of outcomes in their recent games. They secured a 4-3 win against the Kansas City Royals. Dillon Dingler and James Outman contributed key hits to the victory. The Tigers had 10 hits, including a home run by Outman, helping them edge past the Royals.

In their game against the Chicago Cubs on July 22nd, the Tigers won 5-1. Keider Montero pitched well, allowing just one earned run over 5 1/3 innings. Spencer Torkelson and Hao-Yu Lee provided the power with home runs, leading the Tigers’ offense.

Detroit’s performance in the season shows they rank 18th in batting average with .235. Their pitching is strong, ranking 6th with a 3.65 ERA. Tarik Skubal has been a standout with a 2.83 ERA and 98 strikeouts, set to start the next game against the Royals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tigers are favored to win against the Royals. The moneyline for the Tigers is -291, while the Royals sit at +238. With the Tigers’ strong pitching, ranked 6th in ERA, they are projected to win 5-2. This makes the Tigers a solid pick for the moneyline.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Tigers have a good pitching staff, and the Royals have struggled with a 28th ranked ERA. The projected score is 5-2 in favor of the Tigers, which totals 7 runs. Taking the under at 7.5 (-108) looks like the better option.