The Kansas City Royals host the Tampa Bay Rays on June 25, 2025. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on FDSSUN.
Read our Rays vs Royals prediction and MLB player prop pick below.
My Rays vs Royals Prediction
- Rays vs Royals Picks: Drew Rasmussen Over 3.5 Strikeouts (-118, BetMGM)
My Rays vs Royals best bet is on Drew Rasmussen's strikeout prop. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Rays vs Royals Odds
| Rays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +130 | 9 -102o / -118u | -130 |
| Royals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -155 | 9 -102o / -118u | +110 |
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Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop: Drew Rasmussen K's
This is a terrible strikeout matchup for pitchers, as the Royals' lineup strikes out at one of MLB’s lowest rates.
However, I’m still betting on Drew Rasmussen, as I would make this line 4.5 despite the tough matchup.
Rasmussen has struck out 22% of batters on the season, but he has stronger underlying metrics, like a 27% CSW rate and 112 Stuff+ grade, potentially indicating positive regression.
Pick: Drew Rasmussen Over 3.5 Strikeouts (-118, BetMGM)
