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Yankees Favored to Win Home Opener Against Royals with Carrasco on the Mound

The Kansas City Royals will face off against the New York Yankees in a three-game series, starting with a matchup on Monday evening. Seth Lugo will be on the mound for the Royals, while Carlos Carrasco will start for the Yankees. The Yankees have a favorable track record against the Royals from last season, going 5-2 in their matchups. New York is the betting favorite for this game, opening at -130. Stay tuned for the Royals vs. Yankees prediction to see if the Yankees can secure a home win on Monday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +114 | Yankees -130
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (-196) | Yankees -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

Kansas City vs New York Stats

Kansas City Royals

Seth Lugo will be starting for the fourth time this season for the Kansas City Royals against the Yankees. Lugo has been performing well, with solid numbers in his previous outings. Despite a recent defeat, he has maintained a 3.24 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. The Royals, currently on a road trip, have struggled to find consistency but are only two games below .500. They recently won three out of four games against Minnesota but struggled in their series against Cleveland. New addition Jonathan India has only recorded three RBIs and a .597 OPS so far this season. The team is averaging 3.25 runs per game and has a 3.15 ERA. With a power ranking of 19, Kansas City ranks 28th in offense and 9th in defense, with a record of 7-8.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees will have Carlos Carrasco starting on the mound for the series opener on Monday evening. Carrasco has struggled early this season, giving up 10 runs in 11.2 innings of work, resulting in a 7.71 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP. The Yankees have lost three of their last five series and are currently posting a 4.67 ERA, ranking 25th in the league. Aaron Judge has had a strong start to the season with six home runs and 20 RBIs, despite cooling off recently. The Yankees are ranked first in offense, averaging 6.38 runs per game, but are struggling defensively, giving up an average of 5.23 runs per game. They have an 8-6 record overall and will be facing a Kansas City team that won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against New York.

Yankees Look to Rebound at Home Against Royals, Pitching Matchup Favors New York

The Kansas City Royals have faced challenges on the road, with a 2-4 record in their two road series. In contrast, the New York Yankees have performed well at home with a 5-4 record, although they are looking to bounce back after a recent series defeat against the Giants. It is expected that the Yankees will rebound in the upcoming series.

Royals pitcher Seth Lugo has shown consistency, however the team has only secured victories in three of his past eight outings. On the other hand, Carlos Carrasco has experience facing Kansas City, having pitched in the AL Central throughout the majority of his career. Carrasco boasts impressive statistics with a 3.95 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP against rival teams. The Yankees have a perfect 2-0 record in his two home outings.

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