Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 25, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 25, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 6/25

The Tampa Bay Rays will visit the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The game will be held at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO, and is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM. Fans can expect a very hot evening with a light breeze and a few clouds overhead.

Rays vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays at -127. The Rays have a strong road record of 17-12 and recently won against the Royals 5-1. Drew Rasmussen’s solid pitching stats give them an edge.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0. Both starting pitchers, Rasmussen and Wacha, have low ERAs, suggesting a game with fewer runs.

Team Trends

  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a road record of 17-12 this season.
  • The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 19-20 this season.
  • In their last game against the Royals, the Rays won 5-1 with 11 hits and 1 home run.
  • The Royals’ starting pitcher, Kris Bubic, recorded 8 strikeouts in the last game against the Rays.
  • The game will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO, with a weather forecast of very hot and few clouds.

Rays vs Royals Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Rays have Drew Rasmussen on the mound, who has an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 0.97. He aims to add another win to his 6-5 record. Rasmussen’s performance will be key for the Rays as they look to secure a victory on the road.

On the other side, the Royals will rely on Michael Wacha. Wacha has a 3.24 ERA and a WHIP of 1.19. With a 4-6 record, he will try to improve his stats against a strong Rays lineup. The game will start at 7:40 PM under a few clouds, and fans can catch the action on FDSSU.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Stats

The Kansas City Royals have some notable hitters this season. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team in runs with 42 and has a batting average of .282. Vinnie Pasquantino has the most home runs on the team with 11. Maikel Garcia has been a consistent performer for the Royals. He holds a batting average of .311 and has contributed 36 RBIs. Salvador Perez, a key player, has hit 9 home runs and has 41 RBIs. On the mound, Michael Wacha will start for the Royals. He has a 3.24 ERA and a record of 4-6. The team’s overall ERA of 3.40 ranks 4th in the league.

Rays Ready to Roll: Key Players and Pitching Power

The Tampa Bay Rays have a strong lineup this season. Junior Caminero leads the team in home runs with 19. Yandy Díaz has a batting average of .289 and has hit 12 home runs. Brandon Lowe adds power with 15 home runs. Jonathan Aranda is a standout hitter for the Rays. He has a batting average of .332, the highest on the team. Aranda has also scored 40 runs and has 41 RBIs this season. On the pitching side, Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays. He has an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 0.97. Rasmussen has a win-loss record of 6-5.

Final Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays are a strong pick for the Money Line at -127. They have a solid road record of 17-12 and recently won against the Royals 5-1. Drew Rasmussen’s excellent ERA of 2.61 and WHIP of 0.97 make him a reliable pitcher for this game.

The Under 9.0 is a good choice due to both starting pitchers having low ERAs. Rasmussen and Michael Wacha have shown they can limit runs. The Rays’ recent game against the Royals ended with a total of six runs, supporting the idea of a low-scoring game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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