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Reds vs. Royals Prediction: Kansas City Predicted to Win Monday's MLB Matchup [5/26/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Monday's Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals matchup.
The Kansas City Royals will take on the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, starting at 4:10PM ET.
Michael Lorenzen (3-5, 3.77 ERA) will get the ball for the Royals, up against Nick Martinez (2-5, 3.43 ERA) for the Reds.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Royals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Cincinnati-Kansas City game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Royals are likely to win, with a probability of 54%, compared to the Reds' 46%."
For further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Reds vs. Royals predictions page.
Royals vs. Reds Prediction: Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Royals 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Royals a 54% chance of beating the Reds.
According to our model, the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 51% chance of going over.
Reds vs. Royals Odds [5/26/2025]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Reds | Royals |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -102 | -115 |
| Total | o7.5 (-105) | u7.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Reds vs. Royals Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Reds vs. Royals matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best MLB picks and MLB best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Reds vs. Royals Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Royals and Reds at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:10PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Kansas City Royals
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 4:10PM ET/1:10PM PT
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Reds vs. Royals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Cincinnati vs. Kansas City picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Royals, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Reds on Monday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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