Kansas City Royals vs New York Mets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Kansas City Royals (9-4) will be facing off against the New York Mets (5-7) on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET in the second game of the series. Alec Marsh (ERA: 3.09) will be
Game outlook
The Kansas City Royals (9-4) will be facing off against the New York Mets (5-7) on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET in the second game of the series. Alec Marsh (ERA: 3.09) will be starting for the Royals, while Sean Manaea (ERA: 0.82) will take the mound for the Mets. Despite New York being the betting favorite with an opening line of -163, there have been no significant changes in the betting odds. Please note that this information is current as of before Friday night's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Royals +146 | Mets -163
Spread: Royals +1.5 (-150) | Mets -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City enters the series against the New York Mets on a high note, having recently swept the Houston Astros in a three-game series. The Royals have been performing well offensively, ranking ninth in batting average, 12th in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging percentage. Key players such as Renfroe, Melendez, and Hampson have had success against Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, while Alec Marsh will be taking the mound for the Royals with a 1-0 record and a 3.09 ERA in two starts. The team's pitching staff has been impressive overall, with a team ERA of 2.54 which ranks second. Kansas City currently holds a record of 9-4 and is ranked 12th in offense, first in defense, and has a power ranking of 13.