Tigers vs. Royals Prediction and Odds - Apr 17, 2022

MLB action continues on Sunday at 2:10PM EDT as the Detroit Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Carlos Hernández (0-0, 8.31 ERA) will start for the Royals, while the Tigers are going with Tyler Alexander (0-0, 5.06 ERA).

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

Who will win Tigers vs. Royals?

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

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Royals a 54% chance of beating the Tigers.

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Tigers vs. Royals Current Odds

• Run Line: Royals -1.5, Tigers +1.5
• Moneyline: Royals -130, Tigers +116
• Total: Over/Under 7.5

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Royals are -1.5 favorites versus the Tigers, with +155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Tigers (+1.5) to cover the run line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -175.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at -130. That means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at +116, where you can bet $100 to profit $116, earning a total payout of $216, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Tigers (+1.5) are a 64% 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 @ -175 via Caesars Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Tigers @ +116 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -105 via Caesars Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

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 edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Tigers vs. Royals Betting Guide

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 coverage of Sunday's Tigers-Royals matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Tigers vs. Royals on Sunday April 17, 2022.

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Tigers vs. Royals 2022 Game Info

When do the Royals play the Tigers?

• Date: Sunday April 17, 2022
• Time: 2:10PM EDT / 11:10AM PDT
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium

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