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Rays vs. Royals Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win Wednesday's MLB Matchup [6/25/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals matchup.
The Kansas City Royals will square off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, commencing at 7:40PM ET.
Michael Wacha (4-6, 3.24 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Royals, while the Rays have opted for Drew Rasmussen (6-5, 2.61 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Rays as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Rays-Royals game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Rays' chance of winning at 53%, with the Royals at 47%."
For expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Rays vs. Royals predictions page.
Royals vs. Rays Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Royals 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Rays a 53% chance of beating the Royals.
According to our model, the Royals (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 57% chance of staying under.
Rays vs. Royals Odds [6/25/2025]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Royals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+127) | +1.5 (-142) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +112 |
| Total | o9.5 (-103) | u9.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Rays vs. Royals Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Rays vs. Royals matchup is on the run line.
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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Rays vs. Royals Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's MLB game between the Royals and Rays at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:40PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals
- Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Time: 7:40PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Rays vs. Royals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Royals on Wednesday.
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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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