Royals vs. Yankees odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Saturday afternoon from proven model

The New York Yankees will look to make it two in a row when they take on the Kansas City Royals in the second of their three-game series on Saturday. New York is coming off a 4-2 win over Kansas City on Friday night. The Royals (7-13), who have lost five straight, are 2-8 on the road this season. The Yankees (11-9), who are second in the American League East, are 6-5 on their home field.

First pitch from Yankee Stadium in New York is set for 1:35 p.m. ET. The Yankees lead the all-time series 338-215, including wins in 11 of the last 12 meetings. New York is a -163 favorite on the money line (risk $163 to win $100) in the latest Royals vs. Yankees odds, while the over/under, is 8. 

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