Teams aiming to reverse their fortunes will face off in the first of a three-game series as the Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees on Monday evening. The Royals ended a two-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory on Sunday, while the Yankees fell 5-4 against San Francisco. Currently, the Royals (8-8), having lost three of their last five games, stand with a 2-4 road record this year. The Yankees (8-7) have lost five of their last seven and are 5-4 at home in the 2025 season.
Game Details
First pitch will take place at 7:05 PM ET from Yankee Stadium in New York. New York is a -141 favorite according to recent odds, where betting $141 returns $100, while Vegas sets the total runs at 9.
Before making any decisions on the Royals vs. Yankees matchup, it’s essential to check out SportsLine’s projections and betting advice.
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Now, as the model sets its sight on the Royals vs. Yankees game, it has locked in picks and MLB predictions.
Line Insights
- Yankees vs. Royals money line: Kansas City +119, New York -141 at Caesars Sportsbook
- Yankees vs. Royals over/under: 9 runs
- Yankees vs. Royals run line: New York -1.5 (+137)
- KC: The Under hit in six of the last eight Royals games
- NYY: The Over is 7-2-1 in the Yankees’ last 10 games.
Predictions Overview The Yankees are relying on their right-hander, Carlos Carrasco, who has demonstrated past success, holding a 3.52 ERA against the Royals across 16 career starts. Conversely, the Royals’ Seth Lugo is a promising option, fresh off a sound performance in a previous game against the Orioles.
To ensure you make the right call, the SportsLine Model’s projections lean towards the Over, suggesting approximately 9.2 combined runs for this matchup. For full betting insights, visit SportsLine for further details on value in the betting line.
