Yankees vs Royals MLB Predictions, Odds & Best Bets (6/13)

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The MLB has a handful of afternoon games lined up for Thursday, including the finale of a four-game series between the New York Yankees (49-21) and Kansas City Royals (39-30) at Kauffman Stadium.

Yesterday, the Yankees dominated the Royals with an impressive 11-5 victory, bringing them one step closer to sweeping the series. Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Trevino, and Gleyber Torres contributed to New York’s success by each hitting a home run. Additionally, Cody Poteet showcased his talent by extending his flawless record to 3-0 in the 2024 season.

Will New York be able to complete the sweep, or will Kansas City salvage the series by securing a victory?

In this article, let’s delve into my prediction about the Yankees vs. Royals game and discuss the most promising MLB bets for this afternoon.

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Yankees vs Royals Game Information

• Matchup: New York Yankees (49-21, 27-11 Away) vs. Kansas City Royals (39-30, 24-14 Home)
• Venue & Location: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
• Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
• Game Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
• How to Watch Yankees vs. Royals: MLB.TV, Fubo, YES! Network

Yankees vs Royals MLB Probable Pitchers

• Yankees: Nestor Cortez (14 starts — 3-5, 3.68 ERA)
• Royals: Alec Marsh (11 starts — 5-3, 4.05 ERA)

Royals vs Yankees MLB Odds & Spread

Royals vs. Yankees MLB odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Thursday, June 13 at 9:51 a.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Yankees vs Royals Run Line

• New York Yankees -1.5 (-105)
• Kansas City Royals +1.5 (-115)

Royals vs Yankees Over/Under

• Over 10.5 Runs (-115)
• Under 10.5 Runs (-105)

Yankees vs Royals Moneyline

• New York Yankees (-150)
• Kansas City Royals (+138)

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Yankees vs Royals MLB Betting Trends

• The Yankees have won all eight of their recent road games.
• In the past 10 home games against the Yankees, the Kansas City team has a record of 2 wins and 8 losses.
• In five out of the Yankees’ last seven games against the AL Central, the total surpassed the Over.
• In 11 out of Kansas City’s last 13 home games, the total score exceeded the expected amount.
• In eight out of the last 12 Yankees-Royals matchups, the total went over.

Yankees vs Royals Predictions & MLB Picks Today (6/12)

With their ongoing supremacy over the Royals in this series, the Yankees further establish themselves as the top club in Major League Baseball.

Since the start of this series, New York has dominantly outplayed, outperformed, and outgunned Kansas City. The Yankees have thoroughly outscored the Royals with a combined score of 25-8, with particularly impressive performances in the last two games where they scored a minimum of 11 runs. These recent victories showcased a significant margin of victory, averaging 7.5 runs, emphasizing the one-sided nature of this matchup.

In this series, six Yankees have a batting average of .300 or higher, with Jose Trevino leading the team with an outstanding .571. What’s even more remarkable is that despite Aaron Judge and Juan Soto having only taken a total of 16 at-bats in three games, New York’s offense has been exceptional.

After suffering a loss yesterday, the Royals’ record has now declined to 1-4 in their last five games and 2-4 against their last six opponents from the AL East. On the other hand, the Yankees have been victorious in 12 of their last 14 games and have improved their record to 14-3 in their most recent 17 matches against the Royals.

The Yankees have owned the Royals throughout the last few seasons, winning 14 of the last 17 meetings. 

The Royals’ performance in this series has demonstrated that having the home-field advantage holds no significance for them. On the other hand, the Yankees have emerged as formidable road warriors, triumphing in eight consecutive away games leading up to tonight’s highly anticipated clash. During these victories, the Bronx Bombers achieved an impressive average of 6.9 runs per game, outscoring their opponents by a notable margin of 4.1 runs.

The situation is even more unfortunate for the Royals as they have lost eight out of their last ten home games against the Yankees. In six of those wins, New York managed to score five or more runs, and they even reached a total of ten or more runs three times. On the other hand, Kansas City struggled to surpass the two-run mark in six instances.

Let’s observe the performance of the Royals against Nestor Cortez, who has a record of 3-5 with a 3.68 ERA and 1.116 WHIP in 14 starts. Despite having a decent season, the left-handed pitcher from New York has not managed to secure a win in his seven road starts in 2024, with an ERA of 6.17.

On the other hand, the Yankees are faced with the challenge of handling Alec Marsh. Despite a promising beginning to his second season in the MLB, the 26-year-old’s performance has deteriorated in his recent outings. In his last four starts, Marsh has conceded a total of 17 earned runs, five home runs, seven walks, and 24 hits over a span of 23.0 innings.

Can Royals RHP Alec Marsh turn things around against the MLB-leading Yankees? 

After how the first three games went, we’re taking the Yankees again. The Royals just aren’t on the same level as the Bronx Bombers and I doubt this game will be close, especially when you consider that the Yankees ranked up 21 runs in the last two outings alone.

With that in mind, let’s not overthink things. The Yankees will cover the run line before heading to Boston this weekend.

Yankees vs Royals MLB Prediction: NYY wins

Best Yankees vs Royals Bet: NYY -1.5 (-105)

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Best Yankees vs Royals MLB Player Prop (6/13)

After sifting through BetOnline’s various Yankees vs. Royals player props, I’m siding with Juan Soto to record at least two runs + RBIs (-103).

Soto’s performance this season has been nothing short of electrifying. In his first 67 games, he has managed to accumulate an impressive total of 55 runs and 53 RBIs. Recently, his exceptional form has continued, as he has scored 20 runs and brought in 16 RBIs in just his last 17 games (an average of 2.1 runs and RBIs per game). Not only that, but his batting average sits at an impressive .346, with an on-base percentage of .507 and a slugging percentage of .782. Additionally, he has successfully delivered on his promise 10 times, with his most recent feat being the tallying of three runs in yesterday’s game.

After successfully fulfilling this promise in three out of his last four visits to Kauffman Stadium, I have full faith in Soto’s capability to deliver once more.

Best Yankees vs Royals MLB Prop Bet: Juan Soto to Record 2+ Runs/RBIs (-103)

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