Royals vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 25, 2025, 11:40PM | Published: Jun 24, 2025, 7:31PM
The Kansas City Royals will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, starting at 9:40am AEST.
The Royals will send Michael Wacha (4-6, 3.24 ERA) to the mound, up against Drew Rasmussen (6-5, 2.61 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Royals vs Rays game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Kansas City vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 53% chance of beating the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Royals $2.15, Rays $1.74
- Line: Royals +1.5 ($1.72), Rays -1.5 ($2.20)
- 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 $2.15 and the Rays at $1.74.
The Royals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.72 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.20.
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 Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Royals vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.15 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Royals vs Rays betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place better 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 recommended option due to the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Royals vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Kansas City vs Tampa Bay game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Kansas City vs Tampa Bay game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Royals vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Royals and Rays at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Kansas City vs Tampa Bay predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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