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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions for MLB Monday.
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Monday, beginning at 6:40 PM ET.
The Rays will have Drew Rasmussen (6-3, 2.59 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Royals have opted for Michael Wacha (4-5, 3.64 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Rays as the most likely winner of the Royals vs. Rays game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Royals vs. Rays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB matchup between the Royals and Rays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Rays a 60.0% chance of beating the Royals.
According to our model, the Royals (+1.5) have a 57.4% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 54.0% chance of going over,.
Royals vs. Rays odds [6/22/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Royals | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-136) | -1.5 (+118) |
| Moneyline | +158 | -184 |
| Total | o7.5 (+100) | u7.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Royals vs. Rays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Royals +1.5 | -136 |
| Moneyline | Royals | +158 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Royals vs. Rays game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Royals at Tropicana Field is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 60.0% win probability, will likely beat the Royals in Monday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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