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The New York Yankees (81-78) will visit the Kansas City Royals (54-105), Friday at 8:10 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series. On the mound for the Yankees will be Carlos Rodon (3-7), opposed by the Royals’ Jordan Lyles (5-17).
The Yankees are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-144) on the road at the Royals (+121). The game’s total is 9.
Yankees vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
New York Yankees (-1.5)
Moneyline
Yankees (-144)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -107)
When, Where, at What Time is Yankees vs. Royals
- Game Day: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSKC
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
Yankees Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jasson Dominguez | 10-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Billy McKinney | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Luis Severino | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Wandy Peralta | 15-Day Injured List | Triceps |
| Keynan Middleton | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jonathan Loaisiga | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Albert Abreu | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Tommy Kahnle | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Nestor Cortes Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Rotator Cuff |
| Luis Gil | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Scott Effross | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jose Trevino | 60-Day Injured List | Wrist |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Brad Keller | 15-Day Injured List | Neck |
| John McMillon | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Daniel Lynch | 60-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Josh Taylor | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Josh Staumont | 60-Day Injured List | Neck |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Freddy Fermin | 60-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Austin Cox | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Kris Bubic | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jake Brentz | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Yankees and Royals
The Yankees lost 6-0 to the Blue Jays yesterday, with Luke Weaver (four innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out six) on the hook for the loss. Oswaldo Cabrera went 2-for-4 to lead the Yankees offensively in the defeat.
The Royals fell to the Tigers 7-3 yesterday. Michael Massey went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the defeat, while Cole Ragans took the loss on the mound, throwing 6 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits while striking out eight.
Betting Trends
Yankees Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Yankees have been favored 94 times and won 51, or 54.3%, of those games. New York has entered 52 games this season favored by -144 or more and is 32-20 in those contests. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 59% chance of a victory for the Yankees. New York’s games have gone over the total in 70 of their 159 chances. The Yankees are 79-80-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | 155 | .270 (45) | .344 (43) | .452 (64) | 3.8% (52) | 14.8% (16) | 10% (47) |
| Aaron Judge | 104 | .267 (-) | .405 (-) | .617 (-) | 8.2% (-) | 28.7% (-) | 19.2% (-) |
| Anthony Volpe | 153 | .207 (135) | .283 (136) | .384 (119) | 3.6% (62) | 27.8% (124) | 8.8% (68) |
| DJ LeMahieu | 134 | .241 (114) | .324 (82) | .386 (116) | 2.7% (102) | 22.2% (83) | 10.5% (33) |
| Giancarlo Stanton | 101 | .191 (-) | .275 (-) | .420 (-) | 5.8% (-) | 29.9% (-) | 9.9% (-) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have won in 47, or 34.1%, of the 138 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Kansas City has won 41 of 114 games when listed as at least +121 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 45.2% chance of walking away with the win. Kansas City and their opponents have hit the over in 77 of their 159 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Royals have an against the spread mark of 71-88-0 in 159 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 155 | .273 (40) | .315 (101) | .487 (30) | 4.3% (34) | 17.7% (39) | 5.6% (122) |
| Salvador Pérez | 137 | .252 (93) | .290 (133) | .416 (94) | 3.9% (45) | 23.5% (99) | 3.2% (137) |
| MJ Melendez | 146 | .232 (124) | .313 (107) | .392 (112) | 2.5% (108) | 28.5% (126) | 10.3% (38) |
| Maikel Garcia | 120 | .273 (40) | .324 (82) | .361 (129) | 0.8% (133) | 21.8% (74) | 7.4% (89) |
| Edward Olivares | 102 | .265 (-) | .320 (-) | .442 (-) | 2.7% (-) | 16.8% (-) | 5.9% (-) |
Yankees vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Yankees will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-144). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (9 runs).