Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Rays and the Royals face off tonight in Kansas City for the second game of their series. Can the Royals bounce back? Matt McCuen gives his Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals prediction, betting pick, and the latest odds.
Matt McCuen - July 3, 2024, 1:32 PM EDT
5 minTampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Kansas City Royals will meet from Kansas City tonight.
Tonight will be game two of this American League affair.
RAYS VS. ROYALS DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 3, 2024
- Start Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
RAYS VS. ROYALS Odds
- Spread: Rays -1 (+118), Royals +1 (-148)
- Total Odds: Over 8.5 (-120), Under 8.5 (+100)
- Moneyline Odds: Rays (-108), Royals (-105)
TAMPA BAY RAYS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS PREDICTION
The Rays roll into this contest, representing a record of 43-42.
The season has been up and down for this Rays squad.
Tampa has consistently been a part of the postseason over the past five years.
The Rays will attempt to continue their consistent playoff push this year.
Tampa represents a run differential of -52.
That is the worst run differential of any team over .500.
Isaac Paredes leads the squad with 13 home runs and 41 runs batted in.
Former all-star Yandy Diaz leads the Rays with 91 hits on the campaign.
Jose Siri has added eleven home runs and 30 runs batted in.
Ryan Pepiot will get the rock today. Pepiot is 4-4 with a 4.40 ERA.
Kansas City begins this contest with a record of 47-40.
This young KC team appears to be built for October.
Fans in KC are in high spirits as it has been a struggle for the past few seasons.
The Royals begin this game as the final wildcard in the AL.
Kansas City is 5-5 over their last ten games.
Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team, batting .311 with 55 runs batted in.
Salvador Perez leads the squad, launching 14 home runs.
Maikel Garcia has added five home runs and 40 RBIs.
Veteran Michael Wacha will get the nod today. Wacha is 4-6 with a 3.91 ERA.
TAMPA BAY RAYS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS Betting Pick
Kansas City is in a great bounce-back spot tonight.
Wacha has been throwing the ball well this season.
The Rays have struggled against Wacha, hitting just .188 in 69 at-bats.
Pick: Kansas City Royals ML -105 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
TAMPA BAY RAYS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS System Projections - July 3
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