New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Yankees are aiming for a series win as they face the Kansas City Royals in the third game of their four-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday night. Cody
Game outlook
The New York Yankees are aiming for a series win as they face the Kansas City Royals in the third game of their four-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday night. Cody Poteet will start for the Yankees, while Daniel Lynch IV will take the mound for the Royals. New York has a strong record against Kansas City in recent games. Cody Poteet has an impressive ERA of 1.72, and the Yankees are currently the betting favorite for the matchup. Please note that this preview was created prior to Tuesday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Yankees -151 | Royals +136
Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-102) | Royals +1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 60%.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees have been on a hot streak, winning 10 of their last 12 games and currently leading the AL East with a 2.5-game lead over Baltimore. They will look to increase their division lead with a win on Wednesday. The team is averaging 4.93 runs per game and has impressive offensive stats, including a .255 batting average (fifth in the league), .334 on base percentage (second), and .436 slugging percentage (second). Juan Soto leads the team with a .318 batting average, while Aaron Judge leads with 24 home runs and 59 RBI. The Yankees' pitching has been strong, giving up only 2.88 runs per game, with opponents batting .209 against them (league-leading). Their 2.88 ERA and 1.12 WHIP also lead the league. Despite a strong performance from pitcher Poteet in his last start, the team lost to the Dodgers 2-1 and will need a similar effort from him to secure a win. With a power ranking of 3, the Yankees are ranked 7th in offense, 1st in defense, and boast a 93-68 record this season.