New York Yankees vs
Kansas City RoyalsPredictions & Preview

Yankees Set to Take on Royals in Clash of Divisional Opponents with Different Fortunes

The New York Yankees are set to take on the Kansas City Royals in a matchup between two teams in different positions in their respective divisions. The Yankees, who currently lead the AL East, will send ace Max Fried to the mound, while the Royals will counter with Noah Cameron. The game is set to start at 7:40 PM EST, with the Yankees opening as the favorite. Stay tuned for more information on this Yankees/Royals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -197 | Royals +170
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-125) | Royals +1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 66%.

New York vs Kansas City Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees faced a tough series against the Boston Red Sox, dropping two out of three games and allowing a total of 27 runs. Despite the losses, Aaron Judge hit two home runs in the series. The team now hits the road, with Max Fried set to pitch on Tuesday night. Fried has been performing well this season with a record of 8-1 and an impressive ERA of 1.78. The team will be without key players Luis Gil, Marcus Stroman, and Giancarlo Stanton due to injuries. Overall, the Yankees have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked 3rd in offense and 10th in defense, with a record of 39-25 this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals returned home after winning one game against the White Sox over the weekend, improving their season record to 34-32. The offense shined in their victory, with standout performances from Sal Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. Starter Michael Lorenzen pitched a solid game, allowing only one hit in six innings. The Royals will start Noah Cameron, who boasts an impressive 0.85 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP, in the upcoming series opener against the Bombers. Despite Cameron's strong performances, the team has only won two out of his five starts this season. The Royals are ranked #22 in power rankings and have a strong defense, but are struggling offensively, ranking at #27 in the league. Additionally, SP Alec Marsh is currently sidelined due to injury. In their last three matchups, New York lost all three games against Kansas City.

Yankees Lefties Face Off Against Royals in Tuesday Showdown

Tuesday night's matchup in Kansas City features a quality showdown between two skilled left-handers. The Yankees hold a significant advantage in terms of experience, with Fried showcasing dominant performances this season, including a recent impressive six-shutout innings outing. Despite a recent series loss to the Red Sox, the Yankees have demonstrated their offensive prowess by scoring 23 runs in three games. The rookie Cameron will face a tough challenge against the Yankees' formidable lineup, led by Judge. With a successful history of sweeping the Royals in April, and a strong 23-15 night game record, the Yankees are well-positioned to secure a victory in the series opener on Tuesday night. A favorable betting choice would be to take the Yankees with the money line.

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