Following a thrilling 6-5 comeback victory, the New York Yankees, as the top seed, now lead the series 1-0 against the Kansas City Royals heading into Game 2 of the 2024 ALDS on Monday. The Yankees have dominated the Royals in recent matchups, winning 15 of their last 20 meetings. Game 2 will feature Carlos Rodon (16-9, 3.96 ERA) on the mound for the Yankees and Cole Ragans (11-9, 3.14 ERA) pitching for the Royals. The higher seed holds a 4-2 record in the divisional round games so far, with the Over hitting in all six games.
The game is set to start at 7:38 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees are now -151 money-line favorites, with the Royals as +127 underdogs. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5. Before making any picks, check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model, known for simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, has been on a hot streak with a 32-17 record on top-rated run-line picks. The model has now locked in its picks and predictions for the Yankees vs. Royals matchup. Check out the model’s picks on SportsLine. Here are the latest MLB odds and betting lines for Royals vs. Yankees:
- Royals vs. Yankees money line: New York -151, Kansas City +127
- Royals vs. Yankees over/under: 7.5 runs
- Royals vs. Yankees run line: New York -1.5 (+144)
- NYY: The total has gone Over in four of New York’s last five games at home
- KC: The total has gone Under in five of Kansas City’s last six games
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Reasons to Back the Yankees
The Yankees boast one of the most potent offenses in the league, having scored 815 runs in the regular season, ranking third in the MLB. Aaron Judge has been a key player for New York, finishing the season with impressive stats. Despite going hitless in Game 1, Judge’s recent performance has been solid, with five home runs in his last seven games.
Gleyber Torres stood out in Saturday’s victory with a strong performance, showcasing his offensive prowess with a home run, two runs scored, two RBI, and two walks. Torres has been on a hot streak, recording hits in eight of his last nine games.
Reasons to Back the Royals
Kansas City’s pitching staff has been exceptional in the postseason, allowing just one run in two games against the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card Series. With a regular season ERA of 3.76, the Royals have a solid pitching rotation.
On Monday, the Royals will rely on Ragans, who has been impressive with an 11-9 record and a 3.14 ERA. Ragans has been consistent, not allowing an earned run in three of his last five outings and limiting home runs in his recent starts.
Making Your Picks
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