Parlay: Tampa Bay Rays VS Kansas City Royals 2025-06-24

Same-Game Parlay: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays (FanDuel)
Game Time: June 24, 2025 | 7:41 PM CT

Bets:
1. Royals -1.5 (-150)
2. Under 9 Runs (-110)

Combined Odds: +352 (1/4.52)

Why This Works:
- Kris Bubic’s Edge: The Royals’ ace (3.20 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) faces a Rays lineup that’s batting just .231 against lefties on the road. His 10.1 K/9 rate suggests a low-scoring game.
- Home Field Advantage: KC’s 19-19 home record includes a 6-3 mark in low-scoring games (≤8 runs).
- Rays’ Weakness: Tampa’s 24th-ranked offense (3.95 runs/game) struggles against elite pitching, and Bubic’s 2.88 road ERA vs. them in 2024 is a red flag.
- Value in the Under: The total is set at 9.0, but Bubic’s 3.04 FIP and the Rays’ .302 xwOBA vs. LHP make the Under a 58% implied probability bet.

Avoid This If:
- Rays’ Austin Pruitt (1.75 ERA in 2025) outperforms Bubic.
- Rain delays push the game into a high-scoring night.

Smart Money Move:
Take the Royals -1.5 & Under 9 parlay at FanDuel. Bubic’s dominance and the Rays’ weak offense make this a 22% chance with +352 value. If you’re feeling bold, add the Royals Moneyline (1.69) for a 3-leg parlay at +575 (1/5.75).

“Bubic’s got the Rays’ number. Let’s ride the Under like it’s a rollercoaster at Kauffman Stadium.” — The Handicapper’s Playbook

Created: June 23, 2025, 6:36 p.m. GMT