MLB · Sunday, August 23
Tigers vs Royals Betting Odds – Sunday, August 23
Last game: Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 2:10 PM EDT · Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 9, 2:39 AM ET
MLB
Sunday, August 23
2:10 PM EDT
@ Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Final
- Kansas City Royals are favored by 1.5 runs at -839
- Expected total is 8.5 runs, down from the opening 9
- Royals RP Steven Cruz is Out
Tigers vs Royals odds
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 9, 2:39 AM ETBet at Fanduel
How has the line moved?
| Captured | Royals spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 17, 2:10 PM EDT | -1.5 | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28, 2:16 AM EDT | -1.5 | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2:22 PM EDT | -1.5 | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2:28 AM EDT | -1.5 | 8.5 |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2:34 PM EDT | -1.5 | 8.5 |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2:40 AM EDT | -1.5 | 8.5 |
Royals spread
Total (over/under)
Tigers vs Royals team comparison
| Tigers | Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| 76-86 | Record | 69-93 |
| 4.5 | Runs per game | 4.3 |
| 4.0 | Opponent runs/game | 5.0 |
| +0.4 | Run differential | -0.7 |
| 0 | Head-to-head wins | 12 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tigers | Wenceel Perez | RF | Injury reserve | Fracture | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Tigers | Parker Meadows | Center Fielder | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Tigers | Burch Smith | RP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Tigers | Will Vest | RP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Tigers | Kerry Carpenter | RF | Injury reserve | Plantar Fasciitis | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Tigers | Matt Vierling | CF | Injury reserve | Strain | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Tigers | Kyle Finnegan | RP | Injury reserve | Inflammation | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Tigers | Troy Melton | SP | Injury reserve | Soreness | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Tigers | Colt Keith | 3B | Injury reserve | Sprain | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Royals | Cole Ragans | SP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Carlos Estevez | Relief Pitcher | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Nick Mears | RP | Injury reserve | Pinched Nerve | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Jonathan India | Second Baseman | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Connor Seabold | RP | Injury reserve | Strain | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Stephen Kolek | SP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Beck Way | RP | Injury reserve | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Luinder Avila | SP | Injury reserve | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Steven Cruz | RP | Out | Not Specified | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Nick Loftin | 3B | Paternity leave | Not Specified | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Tony Gonsolin | SP | Injury reserve | Not Specified | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Mitch Spence | RP | Day-to-day | Not Specified | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Royals | Ryan Bergert | SP | Day-to-day | Surgery | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Tigers at Royals. Check back closer to game time.
Previous games
| Date | Away | Home | Line | Total | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14 | Royals | Tigers | +1.5 | 8 | Final | |
| Wed, Apr 15 | Royals | Tigers | +1.5 | 9 | Final | |
| Thu, Apr 16 | Royals | Tigers | +1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Fri, May 8 | Tigers | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Sat, May 9 | Tigers | Royals | -1.5 | 9 | Final | |
| Sun, May 10 | Tigers | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Royals | Tigers | +1.5 | 9 | Final | |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Royals | Tigers | +1.5 | 8 | Final | |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Royals | Tigers | +1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Royals | Tigers | +1.5 | 8.5 | Final | |
| Fri, Aug 21 | Tigers | Royals | -1.5 | 8 | Final | |
| Sun, Aug 23 | Tigers | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | Final |
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured in Tigers vs Royals?
Kansas City Royals were favoured by 1.5 runs (-1.5)
What is the spread for Tigers vs Royals?
Royals -1.5, Tigers +1.5. Opened at -1.5 for Royals
What time is Tigers vs Royals?
No game is currently scheduled
What is Tigers vs Royals head-to-head record?
Tigers 0, Royals 12 in recent games