Updated:
Jul 24, 2026 , 03:29 PM ET
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Skubal will carve up the Royals tonight, per our MLB expert.
Detroit -1.5 (-121)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal.
The Detroit Tigers sit as a heavy -270 moneyline favorite behind Tarik Skubal tonight against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park.
My Royals vs. Tigers predictions are expecting Detroit to come out on top here against a vulnerable K.C. bullpen.
Read more in my MLB picks for Friday, July 24.
Who will win Royals vs Tigers today: Tigers -1.5 (-121)
Tarik Skubal may not be as dominant in 2026 as last year, but the Detroit Tigers star is still in solid form.
He’s collected a 3.04 FIP over his last five appearances. During that span, Skubal has allowed a mere 17.5% hard-hit rate.
As for the Kansas City Royals, they will go with opener Beck Way. He typically pitches just one inning, which means this will be a bullpen game.
K.C.’s relief corps is struggling immensely, posting a 5.27 xERA across the last week while surrendering 3.09 HR/9.
I’ll play this pick up to -130.
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Royals vs Tigers Over/Under pick: Over 7.5 (-107)
This total sits at just 7.5, and the Over has a clear path despite Skubal’s presence.
The Tigers have been average overall with a 98 wRC+ over the last week, but their .185 ISO shows some extra-base pop.
Kansas City has also been productive lately, carrying a 107 wRC+ during that same span.
The bigger concern is the relief pitching. Detroit’s bullpen owns a 4.71 xERA over the last week, while K.C.’s bullpen game is the main path to runs.
I’ll play this pick up to -125.
Quinn Allen’s 2026 Transparency Record
- ML/RL bets: 36-43, -11.34 units
- Over/Under bets: 44-33, +4.80 units
Royals vs Tigers weather
Conditions look excellent at Comerica Park tonight, with clear skies and temperatures sitting in the low-to-mid 70s throughout the game. Winds should stay light around 7-8 mph, and there is no rain risk.
Royals vs Tigers odds
- Moneyline: Royals +257 | Tigers -270
- Run line: Royals +1.5 (+113) | Tigers -1.5 (-117)
- Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-104) | Under 7.5 (-100)
Royals vs Tigers trend
The Tigers have hit the moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.45 Units / 33% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Royals vs. Tigers.
How to watch Royals vs Tigers and game info
| Location | Comerica Park, Detroit, MI |
| Date | Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| First pitch | 6:40 p.m. ET |
| TV | Detroit SportsNet, Royals.TV |
| Royals starting pitcher | Beck Way (1-0, 3.22 ERA) |
| Tigers starting pitcher | Tarik Skubal (6-5, 2.83 ERA) |
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