Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals 7/16/23 – This should be an exhilarating MLB matchup as the Tampa Bay Rays face off against Kansas City Royals, boasting some outstanding pitchers who should dominate this encounter. Zach Eflin will represent the Tampa Bay Rays. In contrast, Brady Singer will represent Kansas City Royals in this highly anticipated matchup, so take advantage of these talented pitchers in action when picking baseball picks for this matchup.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals
Date & Time: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
Location: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
TV: BSKC
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals 7/16/23 Betting Odds
Rays
Moneyline: -210
Spread: -1.5 (-156)
Total: 9 over (-120)
Royals
Moneyline: +190
Spread: +1.5 (+110)
Total: 9 under (+100)
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals Analysis
The Tampa Bay Rays boast an explosive offense that has been an impressive force all season. Boasting a team batting average of 0.259 and a slugging percentage of 0.452, their team bat has proven its ability to make solid contact and put runners on base while driving in runs or scoring extra-base hits.
At the core of their offensive prowess lies a balanced lineup, which poses a formidable challenge to opposing pitchers. Their batters have displayed tremendous discipline at bat, boasting an on-base percentage of 0.331 which shows their ability to work counts, draw walks and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Furthermore, this on-base percentage is supported by a slugging percentage of 0.452, indicating their power-hitting capabilities and extra-base hits.
On defense, the Rays possess a solid starting pitcher in Zach Eflin. Boasting a 10-4 record and an earned run average of 3.25, along with 0.99 walks plus hits per inning pitched, Eflin has proven himself reliable on the mound, consistently limiting hits while keeping runners off bases, which helps ensure he effectively controls opponents’ offense.
Kansas City Royals offense has experienced difficulties this season, evidenced by their team batting average of 0.232. Their batters have experienced difficulties making consistent contact and producing hits which have hindered their ability to generate runs.
With a slugging percentage of just 0.371, the Royals have shown a need for more power in their lineup, struggling to hit extra bases and drive in runs consistently. Furthermore, their on-base percentage of just 0.295 highlights their difficulty getting runners on base and maintaining offensive momentum.
Royals pitcher Brady Singer will start as their starting pitcher on Saturday against the Indians. Singer has had an unpredictable season, posting an uneven win-loss record (5-8), an earned run average of 5.8, and walks plus hits per inning pitched ratio of 1.55. Although at times brilliant, Singer often struggled with inconsistency, resulting in difficulties controlling opposing offenses.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals Against the Spread
Tampa Bay Rays have shown excellent trends recently, winning four out of their last five meetings against Kansas City Royals and having success on the road by taking five victories out of seven away games played this year. Tampa Bay’s last six games have all seen total scores that fall under, indicating their tendency for low-scoring contests.
On the other hand, Kansas City Royals have struggled in recent contests, losing 8 of 9 games overall and only 4 out of 14 at their ballpark. Kansas City’s recent games have shown an intriguing trend of low-scoring affairs, where six out of seven games had totals that fell under.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals Free Pick
Based on the odds, team performances, and the analysis above, the following picks are recommended:
Moneyline: Rays -210
The Tampa Bay Rays are the favored team in this matchup due to their overall performance and recent success against the Royals. They are expected to come out on top with their potent offense and reliable starting pitcher, Zach Eflin.
Spread: Rays -1.5 (-156)
Considering the Rays’ recent dominance over the Royals and their tendency to win by multiple runs, betting on them to cover the spread is a reasonable choice. The Royals’ offensive struggles and Brady Singer’s inconsistency on the mound further support this pick.
Total: 9 under (+100)
With both teams displaying a trend of lower-scoring games recently and the Rays’ solid pitching combined with the Royals’ offensive challenges, betting on the total going under is prudent.
Prediction: 3-5 Tampa Bay Rays win
In this MLB matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Kansas City Royals, the Rays hold the advantage with their potent offense led by Zach Eflin on the mound. Considering the odds, team performances, and recent trends, it is recommended to pick the Tampa Bay Rays on the money line, the spread, and bet on the total going under. As always, conducting further research and considering MLB betting systems in Canada or other factors is essential before finalizing any wagers.
