Kansas City Royals (43-60) vs. Detroit Tigers (48-54) July 23, 2026 6:40 pm EDT The Line: Detroit Tigers -205 / Kansas City Royals 168; Over/Under: 8.5 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, July 23rd at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Detroit Tigers are 48-54 this season after they won two out of three against the Cubs by scores of 8-6, 2-11, and 5-1. In game three, Detroit trailed 1-0 in the first inning, but they scored the last five runs to get the win. The Tigers recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Lee, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Montero allowed three hits and one earned run over 5.1 innings for the win, while Finnegan picked up a hold in relief. Prior to that series, Detroit won two out of three against the Angels, but lost two out of three against the Phillies before that.
This season, Detroit has a 3.64 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they have scored 433 runs with a .235 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 22 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 15 home runs and 50 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Troy Melton, who is 5-1 with a 1.80 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP over 55.0 innings pitched this season.
The Kansas City Royals are 43-60 this year after they swept the Giants in three games by scores of 4-3, 3-2, and 5-4. In game three, Kansas City trailed 3-0 in the seventh inning, but they scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh for the win. The Royals recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Thomas, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Lugo allowed three hits and three earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Cruz picked up the save. Prior to that series, Kansas City won two out of three against the Padres, but lost all three against the Orioles before that.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.93 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .263 opponent batting average, while they have scored 438 runs with a .248 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Carter Jensen has led the Royals with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added 13 home runs and 39 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Randy Dobnak, who is 0-0 with a 1.93 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP over 14.0 innings pitched this year.
Kansas City comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games, but they are 12 games back in the AL Central standings. The Royals are 17-33 on the road this year, while the Tigers are 27-23 at home. Detroit has won three of their last five games and they are 6.5 games back in the Central. The Tigers are starting Melton, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight starts, while Dobnak has allowed three earned runs in his last 14.0 innings of work. Take the under in this game.