Match Analysis: Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-31
- Time: 6:11 PM UTC
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game Overview
The Detroit Tigers visit the Kansas City Royals for an MLB matchup at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers are the favorites, with a pitching edge commanded by Tarik Skubal (11-4, 2.28 ERA) against Royals' Michael Wacha (8-10, 3.39 ERA). The game features contrasting team performances, with Detroit favored on the moneyline and run line, and an over/under set at 7.5 runs.
Key Factors to Consider
- Detroit Tigers have a 61.1% win rate as favorites and have won 22 of 34 games at odds around -172 on the moneyline this season. Kansas City Royals have a 37.5% win rate when underdogs with odds of +144 or longer. Tigers have an overall record against the spread of 63-68-0 while Royals have covered 69-65-0.
- Recent encounters show mixed results with Tigers holding a slight advantage. The Tigers won one recent matchup 7-5, but the Royals also recorded a win at the start of the season against the Tigers.
- No significant injury reports have been highlighted for either team affecting starting players for this match.
- The game is played at the Royals' home stadium, Kauffman Stadium, a factor that typically boosts Royals' home performance slightly. Weather or other external conditions have not been specified to impact play.
- The Tigers appear motivated to maintain their season momentum as favorites, while the Royals are looking to defend home turf and capitalize on any Tigers' weaknesses, especially relying on run-line advantage.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Detroit Tigers: -172, Kansas City Royals: 144 | Detroit Tigers win | β β β ββ 60% |
| Spread | Detroit Tigers -1.5: 105, Kansas City Royals +1.5: -126 | Royals +1.5 to cover the spread | β β β ββ 54% |
| Over/under | Over 7.5: 100, Under 7.5: -122 | Under 7.5 total runs | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Detroit Tigers -5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 7.5 -7% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Detroit Tigers at -5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Detroit Tigers to win the game with a projected close score, likely under the 7.5 total runs line.
Predicted Score: Detroit Tigers 4 – 3 Kansas City Royals