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The New York Yankees will host the Kansas City Royals, looking to end a four-game skid at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees, +118 on the -1.5 run line, have won at least two runs in five of their last eight meetings with the Royals.
Momentum: The New York Yankees are only one game above .500 after splitting the four-game series with the LA Angels. The Yankees allowed the Angels to score 11 runs twice in the series, including a 4-11 loss in the finale. The Royals will also try to rebound after absorbing four consecutive losses, three of which came in the series against the Detroit Tigers.
The Matchup: This is the first series between the Royals and the Yankees this season. The Yankees have won the last 8 meetings with the Royals and 9 of their last 10.
Starters: Royals RHP Michael Wacha (2-0, 0.43 ERA) will take on Cam Schlittler (2-1, 2.49 ERA)
Hot on the Board: The Royals are +158 road underdogs while the Yankees are heavily favored at -190. The total is over/under 8.0 runs.
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New York Yankees - Kansas City Royals Key Points
- Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
- Kansas City is 0-8 SU in its last 8 games against NY Yankees.
- NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division
- NY Yankees have won by at least two runs in five of their last eight meetings with the Royals
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Our New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Yankees top the Royals 4-2
Sharp Play: the Yankees -1.5 runs. The Bronx Bombers have won by at least two runs in five of their last eight meetings with the Royals. Cam Schlitter has allowed three earned runs in each of his last two starts, but I expect the pitcher to tighten up his form in his first face-off with the Royals. The Yankees average 5.67 runs in their last three meetings with the Royals and 5.2 runs on a .242 BA over their last five games.
Michael Wacha is enjoying a strong start after posting 2-0 with 0.43 in three starts. However, it’s important to take note that the Royals lost to the Yankees in Wacha’s last three starts against New York. Kansas City has also lost its last five games on the road, which doesn’t bode well for its chances in this three-game series at Yankee Stadium.
Our betting prediction for the Kansas City Royals vs. the New York Yankees: The Yankees -1.5 Runs
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