Match Analysis: Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-06-26
- Time: 6:10 PM UTC
- Location: Kansas City Royals home stadium
Game Overview
This MLB regular season match features the Kansas City Royals hosting the Tampa Bay Rays. The Royals have had a better recent record against the Rays in 2025, winning 3 of their 4 meetings so far. Historically, the Rays hold a slight edge in all-time meetings, with about 102 wins to the Royals' 94, but the Royals have been strong at home and recently on a 3-game winning streak against Tampa Bay. Both teams score similarly on average, around 4.4 runs per game, suggesting a balanced offensive contest ahead.
Key Factors to Consider
- Kansas City Royals have had mixed overall results recently but have won 2 of the last 5 games and have a strong 80% handicap-run win rate in their last 5 matchups. Tampa Bay Rays have struggled recently, winning only 1 out of their last 5 games, scoring more runs on average per game but losing form impacting momentum.
- The teams have played 143 times since 1998 with the Rays slightly ahead in wins overall. In 2025, Royals lead the season series 3-1. Royals currently hold a 3-game winning streak vs Rays, including a 8-2 win in their last meeting on May 1, 2025. Historically, both teams have similar runs per game averages in their meetings, indicating tight contests.
- No specific injury information is available from the data. Both teams appear to be fielding near-full rosters as per recent game data.
- The game is at the Royals' home venue, which could provide a home-field advantage. Weather or other environmental data is unavailable, so no impact assessed.
- Royals likely motivated to extend their winning streak against the Rays and capitalize on home advantage. Rays will seek to break their losing streak and improve their standings with an away win.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Kansas City Royals: 106, Tampa Bay Rays: -124 | Tampa Bay Rays | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Spread | Kansas City Royals: 1.5 -152, Tampa Bay Rays: -1.5 126 | Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 | ★★★☆☆ 52% |
Over/under | Over: 10 -110, Under: 10 -110 | Over 10 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Tampa Bay Rays -99% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 10 -99% |
⚠️ No clear +EV edge found for this game.
Predicted Outcome
Given the recent head-to-head dominance by the Royals, home advantage, and better recent form, the prediction favors the Kansas City Royals to win this game, though the odds suggest a close contest.
Predicted Score: Royals 4 – Rays 6