Tigers vs. Royals Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/1/2022

The Detroit Tigers (29-45) hope to avoid an upset as -120 favorites when they take on Kyle Isbel (with homers in two straight contests) and the Kansas City Royals (27-47). First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET Friday, live from Comerica Park. Kansas City is projected to give the ball to Brad Keller, while Detroit has yet to name a starting pitcher.

Tigers vs. Royals Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Tigers vs. Royals

Our best bet is the Royals on the moneyline at +101 after taking a look at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the scoring will over the total of 8 runs.

Our computer pick: Kansas City Royals (+101) and Over (8)

Tigers vs. Royals Game Info

• Kansas City Royals probable starting pitcher: Brad Keller
• Game Day: Friday, July 1, 2022
• Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Stadium: Comerica Park

Royals Starter Brad Keller

• The Royals will send Keller to the mound for his first start this season.
• The right-hander is making his first start of the year. The 26-year-old did not make an appearance on the mound last season.
• The Tigers are batting .227 this season, 27th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .333 (29th in the league) with 42 home runs.

Tigers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Tigers have entered the game as favorites 16 times this season and won seven, or 43.8%, of those games.
• This season, Detroit has won six of its 14 games, or 42.9%, when favored by at least -120 on the moneyline.
• The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 54.5% chance of a victory for the Tigers.
• Detroit’s games have gone over the total in 25 of their 74 chances.
• In 74 games with a spread this season, the Tigers are 35-39-0 ATS.

Royals Betting Picks & Insights

• The Royals have come away with 24 wins in the 64 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Kansas City has a win-loss record of 19-36 when favored by +101 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 49.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• Contests with Kansas City have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 36 of 77 chances this season.
• The Royals are 32-45-0 against the spread in their 77 games that had a posted line this season.

Tigers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Javier Baez is the Tigers best power option, hitting seven round-trippers this season in addition to delivering 25 RBI, both team highs.
• Of all batters in MLB, Baez’s home run total ranks him 115th, and his RBI tally puts him 153rd.
• Baez carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .286 with a triple, a home run and four RBI.
• Jonathan Schoop has 12 doubles, a triple, six home runs and 10 walks while hitting .190.
• Schoop ranks 138th in homers in baseball, and 183rd in RBI.
• Harold Castro is hitting .278 with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs and four walks.
• Miguel Cabrera has a club-high 25 runs batted in and .300 batting average.
• Cabrera is riding a seven-game hitting streak into this one. During his last 10 outings he is batting .333 with a double, a walk and four RBI.

Royals Leaders & Batting Stats

• Bobby Witt Jr. has managed a team-leading 11 home runs and has driven in 39 runs.
• Witt Jr. ranks 53rd in home runs and 45th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
• Witt Jr. has collected a hit in three games in a row. In his last five games he is hitting .278 with a home run, three walks and three RBI.
• Andrew Benintendi is batting .305 to lead the lineup.
• Benintendi ranks 249th in homers and 137th in RBI among all batters in the majors.
• Whit Merrifield is batting .222 with 16 doubles, three home runs and 23 walks.
• Hunter Dozier is hitting .255 with 15 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 21 walks.