New York Yankees vs
Kansas City RoyalsPredictions & Preview

New York Yankees Look to Rebound Against Kansas City Royals after Series Loss to Boston

The New York Yankees (39-25) will be looking to rebound from a series loss to Boston as they face the Kansas City Royals (34-32) in the second game of their three-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday afternoon at 7:40 PM. ET. Clarke Schmidt (2-3, 4.04 ERA) will take the mound for the Yankees, while Kris Bubic (5-3, 1.43 ERA) will start for the Royals. New York holds an 8-2 record in their last 10 games against Kansas City. Although the Yankees are the favorites with a -115 opening line, the odds have not moved.**Please note that this preview was written prior to Tuesday's game.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -115 | Royals +104
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+125) | Royals +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 53%.

New York vs Kansas City Stats

New York Yankees

Despite a recent series loss to Boston, the New York Yankees remain atop the AL East with a 4.5-game lead over Tampa Bay and Toronto. Their offense ranks third in the league, averaging 5.43 runs per game with a .259 batting average, .344 on base percentage, and .466 slugging percentage. Aaron Judge has been a standout player, leading the team in various offensive categories. On the defensive side, the Yankees are giving up 3.86 runs per game, ranking 10th in the league. Their .220 opponents' batting average is second in the league. In their upcoming game against Kansas City, Schmidt will look to improve on his 2-0 record with a 3.75 ERA in six games. With a power ranking of 7, the Yankees are ranked 3rd in offense and 10th in defense, with a 39-25 record this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals recently had both a series win and a series loss, putting them in fourth place in the AL Central standings. They will look to improve their position with an upcoming game on Wednesday. The team is struggling offensively, averaging 3.37 runs per game, but their .253 batting average ranks seventh in the league. Maikel Garcia leads the team with a .312 batting average, while Vinnie Pasquantino leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, the Royals are giving up an average of 3.54 runs per game, ranking them fifth in the league. In their last matchup, pitcher Bubic gave up one run in seven innings, resulting in a 1-0 loss to Detroit. The Royals have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked 27th for offense and 5th for defense. In their last three matchups, New York went 0-3 against Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals Favored Over Slumping New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have faced a recent dip in performance, losing three out of their last four road games. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals have split their most recent four games. Kansas City holds an advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, coupled with shaky pitching from the Yankees' Schmidt, who has allowed a minimum of three runs in three out of his last four road starts. Additionally, New York's bullpen has been struggling, making it difficult for them to contain the Royals' offense. Conversely, Kansas City's pitcher Bubic has been in good form, allowing only three runs in his last six starts. Given his recent success and the Yankees' offensive struggles, it is advisable to bet on the Kansas City Royals to win.

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