Tigers vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 April 2025
Apr 17, 2025, 7:30PM
The Detroit Tigers will take on the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Comerica Park on Friday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
The Tigers will have Reese Olson (1-1, 6.00 ERA) start, up against Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 3.71 ERA) for the Royals.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Tigers vs Royals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Detroit vs Kansas City MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Tigers a 56% chance of beating the Royals at Comerica Park.
Tigers vs Royals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Comerica Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Tigers $1.67, Royals $2.25
- Line: Tigers -1.5 ($2.40), Royals +1.5 ($1.61)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Tigers at $1.67 and the Royals at $2.25.
The Tigers are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.40 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.61.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Tigers vs Royals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Tigers vs Royals predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Tigers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Tigers vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs Kansas City game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Kansas City game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Tigers vs Royals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Tigers and Royals at Comerica Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Friday 18 April 2025
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Comerica Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Kansas City predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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