Rays vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 May 2025
Last updated: May 1, 2025, 5:10PM | Published: May 1, 2025, 1:29AM
The Tampa Bay Rays will sqaure off with the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday, commencing at 3:10am AEST.
The Rays will send Shane Baz (3-0, 2.46 ERA) to the mound, while the Royals will counter with Seth Lugo (2-3, 3.08 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rays vs Royals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Tampa Bay vs Kansas City MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 57% chance of winning against the Royals at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Royals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.62, Royals $2.35
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.35), Royals +1.5 ($1.62)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rays at $1.62 and the Royals at $2.35.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.35 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.62.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Rays vs Royals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.35 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Rays vs Royals betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our preferred option because of the 2.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Rays vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Kansas City game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Tampa Bay vs Kansas City match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rays vs Royals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Rays and Royals at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to commence at 3:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Friday 2 May 2025
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Kansas City predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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