Tampa (43-43) at Kansas City (48-40)
- When: Jul 4 2024, 8:10 PM
- Where: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
- Where to watch: BSSUN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals
Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays -124
Kansas City Royals +104
Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals
Runline
Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+135)
Kansas City Royals 1.5 (-160)
Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals
Total
Over 9.0 (EVEN)
Under 9.0 (-120)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Probable Pitchers:
Tampa: Zach Eflin (4-5, 3.92)
Kansas City: Alec Marsh (6-5, 4.19)
Team Stats
| Rays | Royals | |
| 43-43 | Record | 48-40 |
| 20-18 | Away & Home | 17-23 |
| 6-4 | Last 10 | 6-4 |
| L1 | Streak | W1 |
Game Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays aim to clinch their fifth consecutive series win as they face the Kansas City Royals in Thursday night’s rubber game.
Throughout much of the first half of the season, the Rays’ offense has struggled, tying for the fewest home runs in the American League with 78 and ranking fourth worst in strikeouts with 776.
Yandy Diaz is the only Tampa Bay player in the top 50 for average exit velocity, placing 17th at 92.5 mph, and is third in the majors with 141 hard-hit balls.
Recently, the Rays have turned things around, winning nine of their last 13 games and outscoring opponents 59-41. Diaz’s teammates have been stepping up during this stretch.
Brandon Lowe has hit six homers and driven in 16 runs in 19 games since June 4, while Randy Arozarena is on a season-high 16-game on-base streak, including seven extra-base hits.
Isaac Paredes has a 14-game on-base streak, with seven extra-base hits and eight RBIs. Richie Palacios is hitting .400 with two doubles, four RBIs, three walks, and three steals in his last eight games, including four multi-hit performances.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Tampa Bay 5-3
Expert Pick: Tampa Bay -124 & Under 9 (-120)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $331
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
