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Royals Look to Clinch AL Central Title against Yankees in Series Finale, Pitching Matchup Set between Bubic and Schmidt

In this Royals at Yankees prediction, the Royals are looking to secure their first AL Central Division title since 2015 and return to the playoffs, while the Yankees aim to defend their AL East Division championship. The pitching matchup for the series finale features Kris Bubic of the Royals and Clarke Schmidt of the Yankees. The game is set to start at 7:05 PM EST with the Yankees favored to win. Visit our site for more insights and top betting picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +144 | Yankees -165
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (-132) | Yankees -1.5 (+112)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.

Kansas City vs New York Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are off to a mixed start this season as they aim to return to the playoffs for the second consecutive year. As of now, they are 8-9, coming off a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees. Despite struggling in recent games, starter Kris Bubic has been a standout performer with a 2-1 record and an impressive 0.96 ERA. The team will look to bounce back in their upcoming games, despite facing some key injuries. Currently ranked 25th in power rankings, the Royals are ranked 29th in offense and 8th in defense, with a record of 8-10.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees have shown their power this season with 32 home runs as a team and a 9-7 record. Carlos Carrasco had an impressive outing, allowing one hit and one run in five innings to secure a win. The team will start Clarke Schmidt, who had a strong performance last season, for his first appearance after coming off the injury list. Despite key injuries to DJ LeMahieu, Marcus Stroman, and Clayton Beeter, the Yankees are ranked 5th overall and 2nd in offense, scoring an average of 6.19 runs per game. However, their defense ranks lower at 23rd, giving up 4.88 points per game. The Yankees will face the Kansas City Royals, who have had recent success against them, going 3-0 in their last matchups.

Bubic to Showcase Dominant Pitching Skills Against Yankees, Expected to Lead Royals to Victory against Schmidt

Schmidt is set to make his debut start of the 2025 campaign on Wednesday night, facing off against Bubic who has excelled as a top pitcher this season. Bubic boasts an impressive ERA and WHIP below 1.00, along with 21 strikeouts in 18.2 innings pitched. His strong left-handed pitching style is expected to challenge the power hitters of the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. On the other hand, Schmidt will be tasked with overcoming a Royals team that has yet to fully showcase their potential this season, making his first performance of the season a crucial one. Ultimately, Bubic is anticipated to lead the Royals to victory in the series finale on Wednesday night. Betting on the Royals with the money line is recommended in this matchup.

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