New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 12, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 12, 2025 ,

MLB New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 7/12

The New York Mets will play against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The game will take place at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. It is an afternoon game starting at 4:10 PM, and the weather forecast predicts a clear sky with a light breeze. Fans can catch the action on SNY.

Mets vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: New York Mets -127. The Mets have a better overall record this season and have shown strong performance in recent games, including an 8-3 win against the Royals.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.5 (-105). Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, and with the starting pitchers having higher ERAs, the total could go over.

Team Trends

  • The New York Mets have a road record of 21-27 this season.
  • The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 23-25 this season.
  • In their last game, the Mets won 8-3 against the Royals with Francisco Lindor contributing 3 RBIs.
  • The Royals’ Salvador Perez hit 2 home runs in their 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 9th.
  • The game will be played at Kauffman Stadium with clear skies and a light breeze expected.

Mets vs Royals Preview

On Saturday, the New York Mets will take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Mets are led by starting pitcher Frankie Montas, who has an ERA of 6.14. He aims to improve his record, which currently stands at 1-1. The game promises to be an exciting afternoon event, with clear skies and a light breeze forecasted.

Opposing Montas, the Royals will have Michael Lorenzen on the mound. Lorenzen holds a 5-8 record with a 4.61 ERA. The Royals will look to him to guide them to a win at home. Fans can watch the game on SNY, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM.

Royals Ready to Swing Big

The Kansas City Royals’ lineup features some strong hitters. Bobby Witt Jr. stands out with a .297 batting average. He has 14 home runs and leads the team with 57 runs. Maikel Garcia is another key player for the Royals. He has a batting average of .301 and has played 93 games. Garcia has hit 8 home runs and scored 39 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino adds power with 15 home runs. He has a .273 batting average and 56 RBIs. Pasquantino’s performance is crucial for the Royals’ offense.

Mets’ Lineup Poised for Action

Pete Alonso is a key player for the New York Mets. He has played 95 games and holds a .281 batting average. Alonso leads the team with 21 home runs and has 77 RBIs. Francisco Lindor adds strength to the Mets’ lineup. He has a .263 batting average and has played 93 games. Lindor has hit 19 home runs and scored 62 runs. Brett Baty and Jeff McNeil contribute to the Mets’ offense. Baty has a .230 batting average with 9 home runs. McNeil has a .249 batting average and has scored 20 runs.

Final Betting Pick

The New York Mets are favored to win with a money line of -127. The Mets have a solid record of 54-41 this season, which shows their consistency. They recently defeated the Royals 8-3, which adds confidence to their ability to win again.

The over/under is set at 9.5, and the over is a strong option. Both teams have been part of high-scoring games. The Mets’ recent win against the Royals had a total of 11 runs, and with both starting pitchers having higher ERAs, another high-scoring game is possible.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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