Royals vs Rangers Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 21, 2025, 6:10PM | Published: Aug 20, 2025, 6:32PM
The Kansas City Royals will take on the Texas Rangers in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, starting at 4:10am AEST.
Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.43 ERA) will get the ball for the Royals, while the Rangers are going with Patrick Corbin (6-9, 4.45 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Royals vs Rangers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Kansas City vs Texas MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Royals a 51% chance of beating the Rangers at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Rangers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Royals $1.80, Rangers $2.00
- Line: Royals -1.5 ($2.70), Rangers +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 Royals at $1.80 and the Rangers at $2.00.
The Royals are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rangers, with odds of $2.70 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.46.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 Rangers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 67% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Royals vs Rangers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Texas at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Rangers +1.5 at $1.46 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Royals vs Rangers betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Royals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rangers to win is our preferred option due to the 1.6% 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 one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Royals vs Rangers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Kansas City vs Texas game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Kansas City vs Texas game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Royals vs Rangers: Essential Details
The game between the Royals and Rangers at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to start at 4:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers
- Date: Friday 22 August 2025
- Time: 4:10am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Kansas City vs Texas predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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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