Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 14, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 14, 2025 ,

MLB Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees Prediction 4/14

The Kansas City Royals will play against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. This game will take place on Monday, April 14, 2025. The first pitch is set for 7:05 PM in the evening.

Royals vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine 123. The Royals have a solid pitching performance with Seth Lugo, who has a 3.24 ERA this season. The Yankees’ Carlos Carrasco has struggled with a 7.71 ERA, making the Royals a good value pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-113). Both teams have shown strong pitching capabilities, with the Royals having a 3.14 ERA and the Yankees’ opponents hitting just .207 against them. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 6-4 this season.
  • The New York Yankees are currently 0 games back in the AL East.
  • On April 13th, 2025, Cole Ragans of the Royals pitched 7 2/3 innings with 10 strikeouts against the Cleveland Guardians.
  • On April 9th, 2025, Max Fried of the Yankees struck out 11 batters in 7 innings against the Detroit Tigers.
  • During the April 12th, 2025 game, the Yankees had 11 hits and won 8-4 against the San Francisco Giants.

Royals vs Yankees Preview

The Kansas City Royals will visit Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees. Seth Lugo will start on the mound for the Royals. Lugo has a 3.24 ERA over 16 2/3 innings this season. His last outing against the Twins saw him pitch 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs.

Carlos Carrasco will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees. Carrasco has struggled with a 7.71 ERA in his 11 2/3 innings this season. In his last game against the Tigers, he allowed four earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for this evening game.

Yankees Aim for Power with Top Performers

The New York Yankees have a strong lineup this season. Aaron Judge leads with a .357 batting average and six home runs. He also tops the league with 17 runs and 20 RBIs. Jazz Chisholm Jr. adds power with five home runs. His batting average is .169, but he has contributed with 10 RBIs. Anthony Volpe has four home runs and 13 RBIs, showing his value to the team. Carlos Carrasco will pitch for the Yankees in the next game. He has a 7.71 ERA in 11 2/3 innings this season. Carrasco’s recent games have been challenging, but he aims to improve.

Kansas City Royals Look to Their Stars

Bobby Witt Jr. is a key player for the Royals. He holds a .305 batting average and leads the team with 10 runs. Witt Jr. also contributes with one home run and six RBIs this season. Vinnie Pasquantino adds strength to the Royals’ lineup. He has two home runs and leads the team with 11 RBIs. Though his batting average is .218, he remains an important player. Maikel Garcia is another player to watch. With a .300 batting average, he has two home runs and nine RBIs. Garcia’s performance is vital for the Royals’ success.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals have a good chance on the money line with Seth Lugo on the mound. Lugo has a 3.24 ERA, showing he can limit runs. The Yankees’ Carlos Carrasco has a 7.71 ERA, which could lead to more scoring chances for the Royals. Kansas City’s recent win against the Guardians also shows they can perform well against tough teams.

The under 9.0 pick looks strong due to both teams’ pitching stats. The Royals have a team ERA of 3.14, while Yankees’ opponents are hitting just .207 against them. This suggests runs might be limited. Despite the Yankees’ strong hitting, the Royals’ pitching could keep the score low.

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