Kansas City Royals vs New York Mets Betting Picks & Predictions
In the final game of an interleague series between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets in the Big Apple, the teams are on the road for a Sunday afternoon matchup.
Game outlook
In the final game of an interleague series between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets in the Big Apple, the teams are on the road for a Sunday afternoon matchup. After the Mets won the opening game 6-1 on Friday, both teams had a day off on Saturday. The Royals, with Cole Ragans starting, are looking to regain their early-season form, while the Mets, with Jose Butto on the mound, are aiming to take the series at home. Kansas City opens as the betting favorite at -122, with the line remaining steady. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this exciting matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Royals -122 | Mets +108
Spread: Royals -1.5 (+126) | Mets +1.5 (-152)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 55%.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals, who came into town with seven straight wins, were stifled by the Mets in the opening game of the series on Friday night. They finished with just three hits and went 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position. Salvador Perez hit his third homer of the season in the losing effort. Michael Wacha took the loss after allowing five runs on 10 hits over five innings. Cole Ragans will be starting the next game for the Royals, with a record of 0-1 and a 2.60 ERA. Kansas City is currently ranked 7th in offense, 1st in defense, and has a record of 9-5 for the season.