Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays will face off at Tropicana Field on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. ET. Royals' starting pitcher Michael Wacha has a 69-93 record with a 4.45 ERA this season, while Rays' pitcher Taj Bradley is 1-2 with a 4.00 ERA. Tampa Bay is the favorite with a current line of -122.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Royals +106 | Rays -122

Spread: Royals +1.5 (-200) | Rays -1.5 (+175)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 55%.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals have been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last eight games, and are looking to continue making up ground in the AL Central race. They currently rank 13th in OBP, 9th in OPS, 17th in home runs, and 4th in RBI. Their pitching staff has a 3.40 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Michael Wacha will be starting on Sunday in Florida, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. The team has a power ranking of 6, with a strong offense averaging 4.90 runs per game and a solid defense allowing only 3.38 runs per game. Overall, the Royals are 34-19 this season. Sports betting promos for this series include odds boosts, bonus bets, first bet insurance, and deposit match offers.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

Tampa Bay recently faced a disappointing series sweep against division rival Boston and is looking to get back on track before the All-Star break. The team ranks poorly in various offensive categories, including OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI. Their pitching staff has a 4.38 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Tomorrow, Bradley will take the mound for the Rays, hoping to improve on his last start against Boston. Despite their struggles, Tampa Bay has a power ranking of 13 and has a favorable history against Kansas City, who went 0-3 in their last three matchups. For more MLB winners, you can check out Expert Picks.