MLB Prop Bets: Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers (May 8, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (18-20) face the Kansas City Royals (17-21) at Kauffman Stadium on Friday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Keider Montero is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Kris Bubic is the probable pitcher for the Royals. The Royals are favored to win at -143, while the Tigers are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Tigers (-175) have a 17-21 Run Line record this season, while the Royals (+144) hold a record of 19-19.
- The Tigers have an 18-19-1 O/U record this season (meaning 18 games have gone over the total runs line, 19 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Royals have a 16-20-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Royals are averaging 4.1 (22nd).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing 4.2 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Royals are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (17th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Tigers are at .244 (ranking 11th in the Major leagues), while the Royals are batting .241 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Royals have hit 39 (T17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 36 (T20th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 157 RBIs to rank T15th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Royals have recorded 150 RBIs to rank 21st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Royals have an earned run average of 4.35 this season (19th in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.88 (10th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 323 this season, ranking T12th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Royals rank T12th for total strikeouts, recording 323.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .238 against the Royals this season (14th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .241 (16th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 8-7-23 | 5-2-11 | 3-5-12 | 8-6-13 | 0-1-10 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Royals | 4-9-25 | 2-5-13 | 2-4-12 | 1-5-13 | 3-4-12 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 15-15-8 | 9-6-3 | 6-9-5 | 14-9-4 | 1-6-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Royals | 12-18-8 | 8-8-4 | 4-10-4 | 5-11-3 | 7-7-5 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 22-16 in Tigers games this season. The Royals have a 24-14 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a 10-9 victory over the Royals at Comerica Park when these teams last met on April 16. Salvador Perez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 4 RBIs. The Tigers have now won four straight against the Royals.
