Royals vs. Tigers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 4

Updated Aug. 4, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET

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The Detroit Tigers will look to Colt Keith for continued offensive production when they square off against Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, in the final game of a four-game series at Comerica Park. The Royals have been listed as -133 moneyline favorites in this matchup with the Tigers (+113). Kansas City (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The matchup's over/under is listed at 8.5 runs.

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Royals-Tigers game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

Royals vs. Tigers Highlights | MLB on FOX

Check out the best moments from the Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers on Saturday, August 3rd.

Royals vs. Tigers Game Information & Odds

• When: Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 1:40 PM ET
• Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
• How to Watch on TV: BSDET

Royals vs. Tigers Prediction

• Score Prediction: Royals 5, Tigers 4
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Royals 50%, Tigers 50%

Royals vs. Tigers Betting Insights

• The Royals have won 33, or 66%, of the 50 games they've played as favorites this season.
• Kansas City has a record of 22-9 in games when sportsbooks favor them by at least -133 on the moneyline.
• The Royals have a 57.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• The Tigers have been chosen as underdogs in 66 games this year and have walked away with the win 30 times (45.5%) in those games.
• Detroit has a win-loss record of 13-24 when favored by +113 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 46.9% chance of walking away with the win.

FINAL

KC 3 · DET 2

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Kansas City Royals

KC

-1.5

-133

O 8.5

Detroit Tigers

DET

+1.5

+113

U 8.5

Royals Recent Betting Performance

• The Royals have a 5-4 record from the nine games they were favored on the moneyline over their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings -- all had a set run total -- the Royals and their opponents combined to go over the total seven times.
• The Royals' ATS record is 5-5-0 over their past 10 games.

Royals Recent Stats

Royals Player Insights

• Bobby Witt Jr.'s 20 long balls and 79 RBI both lead the Royals, in addition to his team-high .345 average.
• Of all hitters in the majors, Witt is 23rd in home runs and fourth in RBI.
• Pasquantino has capitalized on opportunities as he leads his team with 79 runs batted in.
• Pasquantino ranks 71st in home runs in baseball, and fourth in RBI.
• Pasquantino has seven games in a row with at least one hit. During his last 10 games he is hitting .372 with a double, four home runs, two walks and 15 RBI.
• Salvador Perez has put up a team-best 20 home runs.
• Perez will look to build on his four-game hitting in this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .364 with three doubles, a home run, a walk and four RBI.
• Maikel Garcia is hitting .236 with 18 doubles, five triples, six home runs and 30 walks.

Royals Team Props

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Tigers Recent Betting Performance

• In nine games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Tigers have a record of 3-6.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Tigers and their opponents have failed to hit the over five times.
• The Tigers have a record of 4-6-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Tigers Recent Stats

Tigers Player Insights

• Matt Vierling is hitting .251 with 19 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs and 22 walks, while getting on base at a rate of .294.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Vierling ranks 87th in home runs and 117th in RBI.
• Vierling has collected a hit in three straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .211 with a double and two walks.
• Keith has 10 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs and 28 walks while hitting .250.
• Keith ranks 119th in homers and 122nd in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
• Wenceel Perez is hitting .243 with 13 doubles, five triples, eight home runs and 25 walks.
• Gio Urshela has eight doubles, a triple, four home runs and 16 walks while batting .239.

Tigers Team Props

Royals vs. Tigers Highlights | MLB on FOX

Check out the best moments from the Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers on Saturday, August 3rd.

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