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Detroit (79-58) at Kansas City (70-66)
- When: Aug 31 2025, 2:10 PM
- Where: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
- Where to watch: FDSKC
Tigers vs. Royals – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Detroit -179
Spread: Detroit -1.5 (+100)
Total: 7.0
Kansas City Royals Betting Outlook
Kansas City continues to fight for an AL Wild Card spot, and Bobby Witt Jr. is keeping them alive almost singlehandedly. Witt extended his majors-best hitting streak to 18 games on Saturday and delivered the deciding blow with a two-run homer in the eighth inning of a 3-1 victory. His blend of power and speed has been historic, making him the first shortstop ever with four straight seasons of at least 20 homers and 30 steals.
At 25, Witt is blossoming into one of baseball’s brightest stars, carrying a .299 average along with 20 home runs, 76 RBIs, and 34 stolen bases. Michael Wacha returns from the paternity list to start Sunday’s finale. He’s been solid against Detroit historically (2.92 ERA in nine starts), though he took a loss to them just last week after allowing three runs across six innings.
Detroit Tigers Betting Outlook
The Tigers enter Sunday looking to avoid losing the series, but recent struggles have cooled them down. After a hot stretch in mid-August, they’ve now dropped five of six games. Missed chances doomed them Saturday, going just 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and leaving six men on base.
Tarik Skubal takes the mound in the finale, and he’s been Detroit’s ace all year. Sporting an 11-4 record with a 2.28 ERA, Skubal has been dominant, especially on Sundays, going 3-0 with a microscopic 0.66 ERA in such games this season. However, his track record against Kansas City has been rocky, with a career 3-9 record and 4.38 ERA across 17 appearances.
MLB Final Betting Outlook & Prediction
The Tigers are listed as -179 moneyline favorites, with the total set at 7.0 runs. Oddsmakers lean toward Skubal’s dominance carrying Detroit, but Kansas City’s recent surge, fueled by Witt’s MVP-level play keeps them dangerous.
Both pitchers have the ability to keep this game low-scoring, and with playoff implications, runs should come at a premium. If Detroit can finally deliver with runners on base, they hold the edge. Kansas City, though, has shown resilience all series, and Witt remains the ultimate difference-maker.
Score Prediction: Tigers 4, Royals 2
Pick: Detroit -1.5 (+100)
Total: Under 7.0 (+100)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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