Check the best Tigers vs. Royals prediction for today. The Detroit Tigers (10-8) and Kansas City Royals (8-11) are both looking to break short losing streaks when they face off Thursday evening at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET on FS1, FDSDETX, and FDSKC.
Detroit has dropped two straight, while Kansas City is hoping to avoid a fourth consecutive loss. With Reese Olson (DET) and Michael Lorenzen (KC) set to start, the Tigers are home favorites at -147 on the moneyline.
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📺 Where To Watch Tigers vs. Royals? (April 17, 2025)
| Detail | Info |
| Date | Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
| Time | 6:40 p.m. ET |
| Location | Comerica Park, Detroit, MI |
| TV | FS1, FDSDETX, FDSKC |
💸 Betting Odds
The Detroit Tigers (10-8) and Kansas City Royals (8-11) are both looking to break short losing streaks when they face off Thursday evening at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET on FS1, FDSDETX, and FDSKC.
Detroit has dropped two straight, while Kansas City is hoping to avoid a fourth consecutive loss. With Reese Olson (DET) and Michael Lorenzen (KC) set to start, the Tigers are home favorites at -147 on the moneyline.
| Bet Type | Line |
| Moneyline | Tigers -147, Royals +124 |
| Run Line | Tigers -1.5 |
| Total Runs | 8 |
🧮 Pitcher Matchup
Reese Olson – Tigers
- Record: 1-1
- ERA: 6.00
- IP: 15.2
- SO: 13
- WHIP: 1.667
- Last Start: 4.1 IP, 4 ER, 6 H vs. MIN
Michael Lorenzen – Royals
- Record: 1-2
- ERA: 3.71
- IP: 17.2
- SO: 14
- Opponent AVG: .254
- Last Start: 5.2 IP, 3 ER, 7 H vs. CLE
📈 Betting Trends
- Tigers are 5-2 as moneyline favorites this season, including 5-0 at odds of -147 or shorter.
- Royals are just 2-8 as underdogs this season and 0-2 at +124 or longer.
- Detroit has hit the over in 8 of 18 games (8-9-1 O/U).
- Kansas City has gone over in 7 of 19 (7-11-1 O/U).
🧢 Team Insights
Tigers
- Runs/Game: 4.5 (10th in MLB)
- Batting Average: .238 (12th)
- Home Runs: 20 (11th)
- Team ERA: 3.52 (9th)
- K/9: 8.3 (20th)
Royals
- Runs/Game: 3.1 (27th in MLB)
- Batting Average: .206 (28th)
- Home Runs: 10 (30th)
- Team ERA: 3.34 (4th)
- K/9: 8.7 (14th)
🔥 Players to Watch
Tigers
- Spencer Torkelson: .273 AVG, 6 HR, 13 RBI
- Kerry Carpenter: .300 OBP, .571 SLG, 15 H
- Zach McKinstry: .269 AVG, .381 OBP
- Dillon Dingler: .326 OBP, .533 SLG, 14 H
Royals
- Bobby Witt Jr.: .310 AVG, 2 HR
- Vinnie Pasquantino: 2 HR, 11 RBI
- Maikel Garcia: 2 HR (tied for team lead)
- Kyle Isbel (last 10 games): .345/.367/.552
🧾 ClutchBuzz Parlay of the Day
3-Leg Parlay Pick:
- Tigers Moneyline (-147)
- Over 8 Total Runs
- Spencer Torkelson to Hit a Home Run
💰 Estimated Payout: +600
🎯 Top Prop Bets
| Player | Prop | Odds (Est.) |
| Spencer Torkelson | Over 0.5 HR | +320 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | Over 1.5 Total Bases | +115 |
| Zach McKinstry | To Record a Hit | -180 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | To Record an RBI | +165 |
🧠 Clutch Tigers vs. Royals Prediction
With both clubs aiming to stop the bleeding, Detroit’s stronger offense and home-field advantage give them the edge. Kansas City’s pitching staff has kept them close in games, but run production has lagged. If Lorenzen doesn’t get support, the Tigers could pull away late.
Final Score Prediction: Tigers 5, Royals 4
Total Prediction: Over 8 Runs
