Last updated: May 17, 2026, 6:45PM | Published: May 17, 2026, 6:29PM
The Kansas City Royals will take on the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, commencing at 9:40am AEST.
The Royals will have Seth Lugo (1-3, 3.76 ERA) start, up against Sonny Gray (4-1, 3.18 ERA) for the Red Sox.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Royals vs Red Sox game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Kansas City vs Boston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Red Sox a 51% chance of winning against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Red Sox: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Royals $1.98, Red Sox $1.86
- Line: Royals +1.5 ($1.59), Red Sox -1.5 ($2.40)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Royals at $1.98 and the Red Sox at $1.86.
The Royals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Red Sox, with odds of $1.59 available at TAB.
For the favourite Red Sox (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Royals vs Red Sox: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $1.98 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Royals vs Red Sox predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Red Sox have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 9.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Royals vs Red Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Kansas City vs Boston game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Kansas City vs Boston game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Royals vs Red Sox: Essential Details
The match-up between the Royals and Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:40am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Boston Red Sox
- Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Kansas City vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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