Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees Preview
At 8:10 PM ET, the Yankees and Royals face off in an AL matchup. This one is being played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO, and the Yankees are the favorites on the money line, with their line sitting at -140 compared to the Royals at +119. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs.
Yankees starter Marcus Stroman will face off against Brady Singer for the Royals. The Yankees are 47-21 this season, while the Royals come in with a record of 39-28. New York is currently on a two-game winning streak. YES will be televising Tuesday’s game.
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Kansas City Royals Trends and Key Stats
- The Yankees are 5-0 in their five most recent road games, including a 5-0 runline record.
- Conversely, the Royals have achieved a 2-3 (SU) record and 3-2 record in their last five home games.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Yankees have a straight-up record of 9-1 and a runline record of 8-2.
- The Royals have a 6-4 record vs. the runline and a 7-3 straight-up record in their last ten games as the underdog.
New York picked up a 4-2 road win over the Royals in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a two-run lead after the first inning and didn’t look back, as the Royals only scored one run in the 7th inning. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -116 on the money line.
Carlos Rodón started for the Yankees and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with three strikeouts but didn’t issue a walk. Seth Lugo got the start for the Royals and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work.
Jose Trevino and Alex Verdugo each had two hits and two RBIs for the Yankees’ offense. Nick Loftin had a two-hit game for the Royals.
Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees Prediction
The Yankees are 47-21 overall this season, and they lead the AL East by 2.5 games over the Orioles. New York has won two straight games, and they are 8-2 over their last 10. In divisional games this year, the Yankees are 8-8.
At home, the Yankees have gone 22-10, and they have been really good on the road, putting together a record of 25-11. So far, they have been really good as the favorite, going 35-16, and they are 12-5 as the underdog. New York’s series record is an impressive 16-3-2 this year, and they have won five straight series on the road.
The Yankees have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 41-27 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 23-13 against the run line. Their average run margin on the road is 1.8 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in five straight road games.
Despite the Yankees’ high-scoring games, oddsmakers have set the over/under line at 9.5 runs in just three of their 66 games this season. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game, and the over/under record for the season is 31-35. The average over/under line for their games is set at 8 runs.
New York is sending right-hander Marcus Stroman to the mound today as he faces the Royals on the road. Stroman has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 5-2 with an ERA of 3.04. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up five earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Stroman has been much better on the road this year, coming in with a record of 4-0 and an ERA of 2.27. At home, his ERA is 4.45.
Not only do the Yankees lead the league in OPS, but they also have the top home run hitting offense in the league, as their 98 homers are the best in the MLB. As a team, they are 2nd in both slugging and on-base percentage. New York also comes into the game as the league’s top offense, averaging 4.9 runs per game.
Over his last nine games, Aaron Judge has been on fire, going 16/30 with six homers and 18 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .305 with a league-leading 24 homers. Juan Soto has also been a key power bat in the lineup, as he is 5th in the league with 17 homers and is batting .318.
With an overall record of 39-28, the Royals are 4.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. The Royals have dropped two straight games, and their series vs. the Yankees, 0-1. So far, they have gone 13-9 in AL Central matchups.
At home, the Royals are 24-12 this season, and they are just above .500 at 15-16 on the road. As the favorite, the Royals have been good this year, going 19-9, and they are 20-19 as the underdog. Kansas City has dropped two straight at home, and their overall series record is 11-9-1 this year.
When the Royals win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.8 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -2.7 runs per game. They have a run line record of 41-26 on the season, including a 22-14 mark at home. They are 19-12 against the run line on the road, with a road scoring margin of +0.5 runs per game. As the underdog, the Royals are 26-13 against the run line, compared to 15-13 as the favorite. They have failed to cover the run line in their last two home games.
The Kansas City Royals have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games this season, as their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 30-35, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. Their games have had an over/under line of 9.5 runs only five times this season, and their record in those games is 3-2. The over/under line for today’s game against the New York Yankees is set at 9.5 runs.
Through 12 starts, Brady Singer has a record of 4-2 and an ERA of 2.75. He has made four quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he didn’t give up a run. Against the Guardians on June 6th, Singer went 3 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and he finished with nine strikeouts. Singer has been much better at home this year, coming in with a record of 4-1 and an ERA of 2.20. On the road, his ERA is 3.86, and he is 0-1.
The Royals come into the game as one of the league’s top-scoring offenses, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .253, which is 5th in the league, and are also one of the league’s top home run hitting teams. Their collective on-base percentage is 11th in the league and they are 3rd in the league in fewest strikeouts.
Bobby Witt Jr. has been on a tear of late, going 15/40 in his last nine games with two homers and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting .319 with 11 homers and 48 RBIs. Salvador Perez is also having a strong season, hitting .298 with 10 homers and 42 RBIs.
Our prediction for today’s Yankees vs. Royals game is to take the Royals on the money line, with the payout being +119. We have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Royals, and with the payout, we feel this is the best way to play this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Marcus Stroman is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which is the sixth lowest among today’s starters. As for Brady Singer, he is projected to finish with five K’s, which is 13th best.
Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees Betting Tips
- Take the Yankees on the moneyline
- The Royals are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Kansas City Royals Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lyles | Out | Personal |
| Michael Wacha | Out | Foot |
| Hunter Renfroe | Doubtful | Toe |
| Josh Taylor | Out | Biceps |
| Kyle Wright | Out | Shoulder |
| Kris Bubic | Out | Elbow |
| Michael Massey | Out | Back |
New York Yankees Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | Out | Elbow |
| Tyler Lyons | Out | Personal |
| Nick Burdi | Out | Hip |
| Jon Berti | Out | Calf |
| Lou Trivino | Out | Elbow |
| Clarke Schmidt | Out | Lat |
| Jonathan Loáisiga | Out | Elbow |
| JT Brubaker | Out | Elbow |
| Scott Effross | Out | Back |
| Jasson Domínguez | Out | Elbow |
| Kenlly Montas | Out | Personal |
