Set for August 2, 2024, at Comerica Park, the Kansas City Royals will go head-to-head with the Detroit Tigers, starting at 06:40 pm under a sky of scattered clouds.

Cole Ragans, who holds an ERA of 3.366, will start as pitcher for the Royals, while the Tigers will counter with Tarik Skubal, boasting a lower ERA of 2.354. As the season progresses, the Royals maintain a fourth-place position in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 61-49, reflecting a .55 winning percentage. They show strong divisional play at 23-10 and have claimed six out of their last ten games, riding a current winning streak of four. The Royals have demonstrated resilience both at home (36-22) and significantly competitive outings during night games with 35 victories.

Conversely, the Detroit Tigers are positioned eleventh in the same division, holding a record of 52-58, which gives them a .47 winning percentage. In division matchups, they are 19-20 and are currently struggling with a four-game losing streak. Their performance at home shows a slightly weaker stance at 25-29, and they have a closely matched record of 27 wins in 29 road games and 25 in night games.

In terms of betting odds, the game is slightly tilted in the Royals’ favor. The point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of Kansas City, while the game’s Over/Under is pegged at 7.0. For those looking into moneyline bets, the Royals are listed at +102 away, making them slight underdogs despite their stronger record, whereas the Tigers have a home moneyline of -121. These odds reflect a tight match expected between the two teams, suggesting a potentially close and exciting game.