New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/25

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees are visiting the Kansas City Royals for a regular season game. The game will take place at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 3:40 PM. The Yankees come into the game with a 31-22 record and are second in the AL East.

The Royals have a 22-31 record, placing them fourth in the AL Central. The Yankees’ Will Warren, with a 6-1 record and 3.61 ERA, will pitch against the Royals’ Michael Wacha, who holds a 4-2 record and 2.70 ERA. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with clear skies.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees are set to play against the Kansas City Royals. In their recent games, they have shown both strengths and weaknesses. They recently beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0, with Ryan Weathers pitching seven strong innings.

Aaron Judge has been a key player for the Yankees, hitting a home run in the game against the Rays. Ben Rice is another standout, leading the team with 16 home runs and a .282 batting average. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has also been contributing, with a batting average of .246 and five home runs this season.

The Yankees’ pitching has been solid, with a team ERA of 3.24, which ranks third in the league. Their pitching staff has given up only 40 home runs, which is the second-best in the league. Will Warren, with a 6-1 record and a 3.61 ERA, is expected to start against the Royals.

Yankees vs Royals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals
  • Venue: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO
  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -151, Royals Moneyline +127, Yankees Runline -1.5 (+110), Royals Runline +1.5 (-132), Total Over 9.0 (-111), Total Under 9.0 (-109)

Kansas City Royals Team Preview

The Kansas City Royals have shown some strong performances in recent games. They won two out of three games against the Seattle Mariners. In their latest win, they scored 8 runs with 11 hits.

Seth Lugo played a key role in the recent win over the Mariners. He pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing 3 earned runs. Salvador Perez also contributed with 3 hits and 3 RBIs.

The Royals will face the New York Yankees next. Michael Wacha is the probable starting pitcher for Kansas City. He has a 2.70 ERA and 55 strikeouts this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees have a strong chance to win against the Royals. The Yankees are listed at -151 on the moneyline, while the Royals are at +127. With the Yankees having the best home run count and a solid pitching ERA of 3.24, they are likely to score around 5 runs, leading to a projected score of Yankees 5, Royals 3.

For the over/under, the total is set at 9.0. The Yankees have a strong pitching staff, and the Royals struggle offensively with a lower slugging percentage. This suggests a low-scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under 9.0 at -109, with a projected total of 8 runs.