Royals vs. Tigers odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Saturday, July 25, from proven model

American League Central rivals continue their series with a Saturday matinee, as the Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals. The teams rank at the bottom of the Central, but the Tigers are within shouting distance of the White Sox and Guardians, who are battling atop the division. The Royals forge on without star Bobby Witt Jr., who was put on the IL on July 20 with back soreness. Michael Wacha (5-7, 3.66 ERA) gets the ball for the Royals, while the Tigers put Casey Mize (4-6, 2.79) on the bump. 

First pitch from Comerica Park in Detroit is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Detroit is a -180 favorite on the money line (risk $180 to win $100) in the latest Royals vs. Tigers odds, with Kansas City at +150. The over/under is 8.5 runs. 

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