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by Stephen Abiola in MLB Picks
Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees is the second game of this five-game American League Division Series on Monday night. The Yanks grabbed a 6-5 win in the opener on Saturday, although this result didn’t come easy. This was the first MLB postseason game that has had five lead changes. The Royals grabbed the lead three times in this matchup only to throw everything away when their pitching staff couldn’t get the correct strike zone. They handed out eight walks, which was the first time since July 2024, against Tampa Bay. This matchup once again showed why the Yanks have an edge against the Royals in this series. However, they must get the job done in Game 2 to avoid putting themselves under pressure in the reverse fixtures.
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Kansas City Royals - New York Yankees Key Points
- The Yankees are 75-56 when listed as the moneyline favorites this year.
- The Yankees are 48-30 when bookies favor them by -151 odds or more.
- Kansas City has a 37-47 record when playing as the underdogs this season.
- The Royals are 8-20 when listed as the underdogs, with +128 odds or worse.
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Our Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees Prediction
On paper, the Yankees are a slightly better team than the Royals. They boast a stronger lineup and better bullpen, although we cannot conclude that their rotation is better than Kansas City’s. The Yankees have Juan Soto in their ranks, who boasts a batting average of .288. He also has 41 home runs and 129 walks this season. Aaron Judge is another player who should make life miserable for the Royals after recording 58 home runs and a batting average of .322. These two should make the difference. But all things considered, Kansas City will put up an intense fight. Our prediction for New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals: New York Yankees to win
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