The Oakland Athletics visit the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 14, 2025. The Athletics hold a record of 26-44, while the Royals are slightly better at 34-35. Betting odds show the Royals as favorites at -158 on the moneyline, with the Athletics at +133. The spread sits at -1.5 for the Royals and +1.5 for the Athletics, while the over-under is set at 9.5 runs. For the best bets, check out The Edge AI sports betting tool. Key players to watch include Jacob Wilson for the Athletics, who boasts a .366 batting average and 8 home runs. Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom also contribute significantly to the offense. On the Royals’ side, Maikel Garcia leads with a .302 average, while Bobby Witt Jr. adds depth with 8 home runs. However, the Athletics will be without Shea Langeliers due to an oblique injury, and Wilson is questionable with a hamstring issue. The Royals are missing Michael Massey due to an ankle sprain. In their recent matchups, the Athletics have won two out of the last three games against the Royals, making this an intriguing contest.