The Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays face off again in what promises to be another exciting game of baseball. With the Rays winning yesterday’s game by a convincing 11-3 margin, they will be looking to secure another win and continue their recent form. The Royals, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back and claim an upset win on the road.
The Starting Lineup
The Royals’ starting pitcher for today’s game is yet to be announced, but the Rays will have Luis Patino on the mound. Patino has impressed in his recent outings, having allowed no runs and only three hits in his last 9.2 innings pitched. With his current form, he will be looking to stifle the Royals’ batting lineup and secure another win for his team.
Betting Odds
The betting odds for this game heavily favour the Rays, with a money line of -253. This means that a bettor would have to wager $253 to win $100. The Royals, on the other hand, are the underdogs with a money line of +215. A $100 bet on the Royals would payout $215.
The run total for this game has been set at 9.0 with the over/under odds standing at -112 for the over and +100 for the under.
Win Trends
The Royals are struggling for form at the moment, having only won three of their last ten games. The Rays, on the other hand, have won five of their last ten games and have been in good form recently. With these trends in mind, the Rays will be confident of securing another win and maintaining their top spot in the division.
Totals Trends
The Royals have been inconsistent in their recent games, going over in six of their last ten and staying under in the other four. The Rays, however, have been more consistent with their totals, going over in seven of their last ten games and staying under in the other three.
Shark’s Pick
Shark player Richard79 has been on a hot streak recently and is backing the Rays to cover the spread with a -1.5 run line at odds of -140. The Sharks have been in great form this season and their picks have been consistently accurate. You can download the Shark Book app for all their tips and predictions. It’s no wonder they call it a handicapper’s best friend!
In summary, the Rays are the clear favourites for this game and it will be a surprise if they don’t come out on top. However, the Royals could pull off an upset win, so it’s worth keeping an eye on how the game unfolds. Either way, it’s bound to be an exciting game of baseball!