Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Prediction – 8/20/2025
The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals are set to face off in the third game of a four-game series on Wednesday. Both teams are in the hunt for a Wild Card spot in the American League. The Royals have had the upper hand in this series so far and will look to keep it that way at home tonight. Before first pitch from Kansas City, continue reading to get my Rangers vs Royals prediction.
Our Rangers vs Royals Pick
- Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline
- Confidence: 5/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals
- Date & Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 7:40 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: TBD (Texas Rangers) vs Noah Cameron (Kansas City Royals)
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: FDSKC and RSN
Key Storylines
- Pitching matchup: The Rangers were initially set to start Jacob deGrom but he will skip his turn in the rotation due to shoulder fatigue. This leaves a gap in their rotation and could impact their performance. Noah Cameron has been a standout for the Royals. He enters this game with a 7-5 record and a 2.47 ERA. He is leading all rookies in ERA among those with at least 10 starts.
- Key Players: Corey Seager will continue to be a key player at the plate for Texas. He hit a home run in last night’s loss to the Royals. Vinnie Pasquantino and Bobby Witt Jr. launched home runs for the Royals on Tuesday and will look to stay hot at the plate in this contest.
- Recent team streaks: The Royals are currently on a five-game winning streak and have won seven of their last eight games during their current homestand. The Rangers have lost two games in a row and they are 2-8 over their last 10 games.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Corey Seager | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Royals hold a 5-0 lead over the Rangers in their season series this year.
- Four of Kansas City’s five wins over Texas have come by two runs or more.
Rangers vs Royals Model Projection
- Score Projection: Rangers 3 – Royals 4
- Win Probability: Rangers 47%, Royals 53%
Final Thoughts
Jacob deGrom is sidelined and the Royals are on a hot streak. Kansas City holds the advantage in this matchup as far as I’m concerned. We should see another strong pitching performance from Noah Cameron in this game and bats like Pasquantino and Witt should help the Royals to create separation. I’ll take Kansas City to win their sixth game in a row.
