New York Yankees vs
Kansas City RoyalsPredictions & Preview

Yankees Look to Sweep Royals in Three-Game Series Finale

The Yankees and Royals are set to close out their three-game series on Thursday night in the American League. New York currently holds a 4-0 lead in the season series, with an impressive 10-2 win in the first game. The Yankees will start Will Warren (5.34 ERA) while the Royals will send out Seth Lugo (3.46 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 EST and can be watched on MLB Network. The Yankees are the favorites with a -145 opening line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -145 | Royals +131
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+116) | Royals +1.5 (-140)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.

New York vs Kansas City Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have dominated the Kansas City Royals in their recent meetings, outscoring them 24-8 over four games. Aaron Judge leads the team in offensive categories, with an impressive .396 batting average and 24 home runs. Rookie Austin Wells also made an impact with a home run and five RBIs in a recent game. Trent Grisham has contributed with 13 home runs and 28 RBIs on the season. Pitcher Will Warren has a 4-3 record and a 5.40 ERA in 14 starts this season. The Yankees are ranked 3rd in offense, 11th in defense, and have a record of 40-25 this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The AL Central division has a close race in the middle, with the Tigers leading comfortably and the White Sox in fifth place. The Royals are currently in fourth place, just half a game behind the third place Guardians and 1.5 games behind the second place Twins. Jonathan India hit a solo home run in a recent game, showcasing his power as the leadoff hitter for the Royals. Bobby Witt Jr. is a key player for the team, leading in stolen bases and hits. Vinnie Pasquantino is the team's top power hitter, leading in home runs and RBIs. Seth Lugo will be starting his 12th game for the Royals, with a record of 3-5 and an ERA of 3.46. The Royals are ranked 22nd in power rankings, with a defense ranked 5th in the league. They have an overall record of 34-33, with a recent 3-0 victory over the New York team.

New York Yankees Poised for Runline Victory Against Kansas City Royals

The New York Yankees have demonstrated their dominant performance in the series by securing victories in all four games against the Kansas City Royals. With three of those wins by a margin of two or more runs, it is advisable to consider betting on the runline. The Yankees have assigned Adam Warren to the pitching mound, and he has shown good results in his recent appearances. The team has emerged victorious in four out of the last five games that Warren has started, with one standout performance where he achieved ten strikeouts without conceding any runs against the Texas Rangers. Conversely, the Royals have faced setbacks in each of pitcher Lugo's previous three starts, including a game against the Yankees where he allowed four home runs. Given these factors, it is recommended to place a bet on the Yankees covering the runline in this upcoming game.

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