Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/17

MLB game preview

The Kansas City Royals visit the New York Yankees in an MLB regular season game at Yankee Stadium. The Royals have a record of 7-12 and are ranked fourth in the AL Central. They are on a four-game losing streak and have a road record of 2-7.

The Yankees hold a record of 10-9 and are second in the AL East. They recently lost a game and have a home record of 5-5. The game will feature starting pitchers Michael Wacha for the Royals and Cam Schlittler for the Yankees. The game is set for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7:05 PM, with mild weather expected.

Kansas City Royals Team Preview

The Kansas City Royals have faced a series of close games recently. They lost their last game to the Detroit Tigers by a score of 10-9. Despite the loss, the Royals tallied 13 hits, including two home runs. Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. were standout performers in this game.

In a recent game against the Tigers, the Royals were edged out 2-1. Seth Lugo pitched well, allowing just one earned run over 6 2/3 innings. Jac Caglianone went 3 for 3, but the team could not muster enough runs to secure the win.

Michael Wacha will be the starting pitcher for the Royals in their next game against the New York Yankees. Wacha has been effective this season, with a record of 2-0 and an impressive 0.43 ERA. The team will look to him to help end their recent string of narrow losses.

Royals vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Royals Moneyline +147, Yankees Moneyline -178

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have had a mixed performance in recent games. They secured a narrow win against the Los Angeles Angels on April 15th, 2026, with a 5-4 score. However, they faced a significant loss by 7 runs in the following game on April 16th, 2026, ending with an 11-4 score.

In terms of hitting, the Yankees have some strengths. They rank 5th in home runs with 23 and 10th in doubles with 28. Ben Rice stands out with a batting average of .327, leading the team in home runs and RBIs.

On the pitching side, Cam Schlittler has been effective for the Yankees. He holds a 2.49 ERA with 30 strikeouts this season. The team’s ERA ranks 9th at 3.68, showing strength in pitching despite some challenges.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored to win with a moneyline of -178. They have a stronger pitching staff, ranked 9th in ERA, compared to the Royals at 15th. The Yankees also have a better slugging percentage, making them the pick to win this game.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Yankees allowing fewer home runs. The projected score is Yankees 5, Royals 3. This suggests taking the under at 8.5 runs, considering both teams’ pitching strengths.