The Tampa Bay Rays (42-42) and Kansas City Royals (47-39) begin a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Rays vs. Royals odds and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: Royals lead 2-1
The Rays just completed a 4-2 homestand winning the finale Sunday 5-0 against the Washington Nationals. RHP Taj Bradley struck 11 in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Tampa Bay got HRs from LF Randy Arozarena, 1B Isaac Paredes'and 2B Jose Caballero. Tuesday begins a 6-game road trip.
Kansas City is in the midst of a 10-game homestand, winning 5 of the 1st 7 games. RHP Seth Lugo had another stellar outing on Sunday, throwing 6 scoreless innings striking out 10 Cleveland Guardians. SS Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple.