MLB Odds Betting - Underdogs vs at Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals battle the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in MLB betting odds action at Kauffman Stadium.

The Kansas City Royals will turn to Jason Hammel and his 0-4 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Tampa Bay Rays send Jake Faria (3-2) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the Kansas City Royals in this matchup found them as -105 on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 9 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rays to win this game 5.4-3.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Kansas City Royals sport a record of 13-29 heading into this matchup, while the Tampa Bay Rays sit at 18-22 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The Kansas City Royals sit at No. 21 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Tampa Bay Rays sit at No. 9 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Tampa Bay Rays rank No. 7 at 8.95 hits per game. That compares with the Kansas City Royals No. 9 ranking in that category.

Kansas City owns the No. 29 defense, allowing 4.05 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Tampa Bay's No. 22-rated defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Tampa Bay rolled to a 6-5 win against Kansas City on Tuesday, as Anthony Banda and the Rays' bats led the team to victory at Kauffman Stadium.

Betting Trends
  • Tampa Bay is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
  • Tampa Bay is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
  • Kansas City is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
  • Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
  • Kansas City is 6-17 ATS in its last 23 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Tampa Bay at Los Angeles, Thursday, May 17th
Kansas City home to New York, Friday, May 18th

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