On August 3, 2024, the Detroit Tigers will host the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:10 pm under expected overcast skies. The Royals’ pitcher Michael Lorenzen, with an ERA of 3.807, will take the mound, while the Tigers’ starting pitcher has yet to be announced.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Kansas City Royals are currently 4th with a 62-49 record and a .56 winning percentage. They have had significant success within the division, boasting a 24-10 record, and show strong recent form with six wins in their last ten games, including a current five-game winning streak. At home and on the road, the Royals have records of 36-22 and 26-27, respectively. They have performed better in night games, winning 36 out of 62, and have scored a total of 528 runs while conceding 433.

Conversely, the Detroit Tigers rank 11th in the division with a record of 52-59, a .47 winning percentage, and are positioned 4th in divisional matchups with a 19-21 record. Their recent performance has lagged, with only two wins in their last ten games, currently on a five-game losing streak. The Tigers have a nearly balanced home and away record, with 25-30 at home and 27-29 on the road, and have scored 462 runs while allowing 486.

The odds for the upcoming game are compelling, with a point spread of 1.5, an over/under of 8.5, an away team moneyline of -143, and a home team moneyline of 119. This suggests a tight match, with the Royals slightly favored to win, according to current betting forecasts.