The Kansas City Royals (48-70) and the Tampa Bay Rays (62-53) open a 4-game set Thursday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Royals lead 2-1
The Royals were just swept in a 3-game set in Minnesota and have dropped 5 of the last 6 games overall.
The Rays took 2 of 3 games from the New York Yankees in the Bronx this week. Tampa has won 4 of the last 5 games overall to bounce back from a 3-game losing skid.