Tigers vs. Royals Prediction and Odds - Apr 16, 2022

The Kansas City Royals face the Detroit Tigers in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 4:10PM EDT.

The Royals will have Kris Bubic (0-1, 67.50 ERA) start, while the Tigers will counter with Matt Manning (0-0, 1.50 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Tigers vs. Royals, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Tigers vs. Royals?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Tigers-Royals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Royals a 53% chance of winning against the Tigers.

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Tigers vs. Royals Game Odds

• Run Line: Royals -1.5, Tigers +1.5
• Moneyline: Royals -145, Tigers +140
• Total: Over/Under 7.5

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Royals are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Tigers, with +145 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Tigers (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -142.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at -145. That means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at +140, where you can put down $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 7.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Tigers (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Tigers vs. Royals

• Run Line: Tigers +1.5 @ -142 via FanDuel Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Tigers @ +140 via FanDuel Sportsbook (5.2% edge) 🔥
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (54% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Royals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Tigers moneyline is the best option due to the 5.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Tigers vs. Royals Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Detroit vs. Kansas City, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Tigers-Royals matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Tigers vs. Royals on Saturday April 16, 2022.

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Tigers vs. Royals 2022 Game Info

When do the Royals play the Tigers?

• Date: Saturday April 16, 2022
• Time: 4:10PM EDT / 1:10PM PDT
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium

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