Tigers vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 April 2025
Last updated: Apr 17, 2025, 1:29AM | Published: Apr 17, 2025, 1:29AM
The Detroit Tigers will sqaure off with the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Comerica Park on Friday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
The Tigers will send Reese Olson (1-1, 6.00 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 3.71 ERA) for the Royals.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Tigers vs Royals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Detroit vs Kansas City MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Tigers a 55% 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 listed 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 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 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: Betting Tips
- 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 betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
While the Tigers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option due to the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Tigers vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs Kansas City game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Detroit vs Kansas City game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Tigers vs Royals: Essential Details
The game 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Kansas City predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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