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Yankees Set to Face Royals in Four-Game Series with Rodon on the Mound: Betting Favorite for Opener at Kauffman Stadium

The New York Yankees are set to face the Kansas City Royals in a four-game series beginning on Monday night. The Yankees, currently leading the AL East with a record of 45-21, will have Carlos Rodon as their starting pitcher in the series opener. The Royals, second in the AL Central with a record of 39-26, will counter with Seth Lugo on the mound. The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 EST at Kauffman Stadium. As of now, the Yankees are the betting favorite with the line opening at -125.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -125 | Royals +115
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+134) | Royals +1.5 (-151)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 56%.

New York vs Kansas City Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees recently dropped their series against the Dodgers after a strong performance in previous series. The team's offense has been impressive, leading the AL in runs scored and boasting a solid slash line. Shortstop Anthony Volpe has been a standout player with a hit streak and on-base streak. On the pitching side, the team leads the AL in team ERA and their starters have been performing exceptionally well. Overall, the Yankees have a power ranking of 1, ranking 5th in offense, 1st in defense, and are currently 45-21 this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals recently won a series for the first time in their last five attempts by taking the first two games of their weekend series against Seattle. The team's offense has been performing well, with a 4.98 runs per game average, ranking fifth overall in the league. Vinnie Pasquantino has been a standout player, hitting .353 with five doubles and 10 RBIs over his last nine games. In terms of pitching, the Royals rank sixth in the American League with a team ERA of 3.66. Lugo, one of the team's starters, has been in good form, going 4-0 with a 2.76 ERA in his last five outings. Overall, the Royals have a power ranking of 6, ranking #6 for offense and #7 for defense, with a 39-26 record. The team will face off against New York, who has won two out of their last three matchups against Kansas City.

Yankees and Royals Set to Face Off in Season Opener Series

This series marks the first meeting between the Yankees and the Royals this season. Last season, the Yankees had a 4-2 record against the Royals, but Kansas City won two of three games when they faced off in September. The Royals are currently in better form, as New York was dealt a blow by the Dodgers over the weekend. However, the Yankees have a strong away record of 24-11, the best in the league. The matchup will feature two of the American League's top three winning pitchers this season. It will be interesting to see how Lugo rebounds from his recent poor performance. While Lugo has struggled in his recent starts at Kauffman Stadium, Rodon has been impressive in his last three road outings. Overall, New York is expected to come into this series with determination. Ultimately, the Yankees are favored to win.

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