Royals vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 27 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 26, 2025, 6:10PM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 7:30PM
The Kansas City Royals will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, starting at 4:10am AEST.
Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.81 ERA) will get the ball for the Royals, while the Rays are going with Shane Baz (7-3, 4.79 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Royals vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Kansas City vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 51% chance of beating the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Royals $2.05, Rays $1.80
- Line: Royals +1.5 ($1.67), Rays -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 10 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 $2.05 and the Rays at $1.80.
The Royals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 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 61% of the time, while the 10-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Royals vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 10 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Royals vs Rays betting tips are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to help you place smarter 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 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Royals vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Kansas City vs Tampa Bay game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Kansas City vs Tampa Bay match-up.
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Royals vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Royals and Rays at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday 27 June 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 Tampa Bay predictions are the result of 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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