Editor's Note: The start of today's Royals vs Tigers game has been delayed due to weather. The game is now expected to start at 2:15 p.m. ET.
The Detroit Tigers (9-9) host the Kansas City Royals (7-11) on April 16, 2026. First pitch from Comerica Park is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on ROYL.
The Royals are favored by -120 on the moneyline and by -1.5 (+136) on the run line. The Tigers are +102 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-164) on the run line. The total is set at 8 runs (-110 / -110).
Find my MLB picks and Royals vs Tigers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Royals vs Tigers Predictions, Pick
- Royals vs Tigers Pick: Royals ML (-123 or Better)
My Royals vs Tigers best bet is on Kansas City to win. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Royals vs Tigers Odds, Run Line, and Total
| Royals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +136 | 8.5 -110o / -110u | -120 |
| Tigers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -164 | 8.5 -110o / -110u | +102 |
- Royals vs Tigers spread: Royals -1.5 (+136), Tigers +1.5 (-164)
- Royals vs Tigers over/under: 8 (-110o / -110u)
- Royals vs Tigers moneyline: Royals -120, Tigers +102
Royals vs Tigers Pitchers
| Kris Bubic (LHP) | Stat | Keider Montero (RHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 0.4 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.5 |
| 2.50 / 2.80 | ERA / xERA | 1.74 / 1.21 |
| 3.21 / 3.24 | FIP / xFIP | 1.80 / 3.69 |
| 0.83 | WHIP | 0.68 |
| 23.5% | K-BB% | 21.1% |
| 42.1% | GB% | 38.5% |
| 92 | Stuff+ | 93 |
| 105 | Location+ | 109 |
Royals vs Tigers MLB Betting Preview
How To Bet My Royals vs Tigers Pick, Betting Analysis
Our own Sean Zerillo projects an edge on the Royals for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
While the consensus moneyline price sits around Royals -118, Zerillo projects the Royals as -133 favorites, providing around a 3% edge against the market.
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Pick: Royals ML (-123 or Better)
