NY Yankees (39-25) at Kansas (34-32)
- When: Jun 10 2025, 7:40 PM
- Where: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
- Where to watch: YES
Yankees vs Royals – Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Moneyline: NY Yankees -200 | Total: 8.5
New York Yankees Outlook
The Yankees head into Tuesday’s series opener in Kansas City as solid -200 moneyline favorites, with the total set at 8.5 runs. After sweeping the Royals in last year’s postseason, New York has continued to perform like a contender this season, holding the second-best record in the American League and boasting a 4½-game lead atop the AL East. Although they stumbled in back-to-back losses to Boston recently, star slugger Aaron Judge remains red-hot, batting a league-best .396 with multiple home runs in his recent games.
Max Fried (8-1, 1.78 ERA) will start for the Bronx Bombers, bringing his dominant form into the matchup after shutting down Cleveland with seven strikeouts in a recent outing. Fried has a solid track record against the Royals, allowing just two runs over six innings in their last meeting.
Kansas City Royals Outlook
The Royals have struggled lately, going 10-16 since early May after a strong start. They sit fourth in the AL Central but avoided a series sweep with a 7-5 win over the White Sox on Sunday.
Rookie lefty Noah Cameron (2-1, 0.85 ERA) takes the mound for Kansas City. Cameron has been outstanding through five starts, allowing only three runs across more than 31 innings, including six scoreless innings in his last outing. However, the Royals bullpen has faltered late, as seen in a recent 10-inning loss. Rookie Jac Caglianone, coming off a hot game, will look to ignite the offense but faces a tough challenge against Fried.
Player Prop Picks
Aaron Judge – Anytime Home Run – Judge is locked in and a proven power threat against the Royals, making this a prime bet.
Max Fried – Over 4.5 Strikeouts – Fried’s ability to miss bats continues to dominate; expect a strong strikeout performance against Kansas City’s lineup.
Prediction & Betting Outlook
The Yankees’ combination of elite pitching and scorching offense gives them the edge. Expect Max Fried to limit the Royals’ lineup, while New York’s bats, led by Judge, will deliver enough runs to secure the win.
Final Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Royals 3
Lean: NY Yankees RL -1.5 (+105)
Total: Under 8.5 (-110)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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