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Royals vs Rangers

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Kansas City Royals

Royals (34-38) VS Rangers (36-36)

Jun 17 2025 | 9:05 PM ET | Globe Life Field, Arlington TX

Texas Rangers
Moneyline Pick - Texas Rangers (-135): B

Texas enters this matchup looking to climb above the .500 mark and takes on a Kansas City team that’s dropped eight straight and continues to battle roster depth issues. The Rangers have a healthier core overall and send out a young right-hander who’s been effective in this park, particularly with his offspeed command. Kansas City counters with a righty who’s been less sharp on the road and backed by a bullpen that’s been heavily taxed during the team’s current slide.

With both teams approaching the season’s midpoint and postseason races tightening, Texas has little margin for error. Their top half of the lineup has consistently handled left-handed pitching, and the pitching matchup combined with the bullpen edge gives them a clear path to closing out a much-needed win.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 17/06/2025 09:50

Over/Under Pick - Under 8.5, (-110): B

Kansas City rolls into Arlington with a lack of momentum, while Texas are coming in with a 7-3 run but are short handed at the plate. Both teams are dealing with lineup absences that have cooled their offensive output, and the combined OPS drop reflects the current lack of firepower. Pitching, however, offers some promise on both sides: Kansas City starts a right-hander who's been locked in lately, while Texas counters with a righty who has never faced the Royals but definitely has what it takes to shut them down.

With the roof expected to be closed and both teams sitting exactly at the season’s midpoint, expect a tightly managed, playoff-style pace where early runs are protected and bullpens play a big role. All signs point to a controlled, lower-scoring game, and the current line offers value for those backing a quiet scoreboard.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 17/06/2025 09:50

Spread Pick - Kansas City Royals, +1.5 (-190): B-

Kansas City enters with an eight game losing streak, while Texas continues to rebound, having won its last four but are still working around key absences in both the lineup and rotation. The Rangers’ bullpen depth is also in question, especially with some arms still ramping back up, and their offense has lacked late-game bite. On the other side, Kansas City’s relievers have been sharp of late, allowing them to hold narrow leads or stay within striking distance.

The starting pitching matchup leans toward a low-scoring, tightly contested game, and with Kansas City’s familiarity against Texas bats and recent defensive steadiness, grabbing the +1.5 run line carries real value—even with some juice.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 17/06/2025 09:50

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