The New York Yankees continue their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals this afternoon, who look to snap a five-game losing streak.
Kansas City’s offense has been virtually non-existent during the skid, and I don’t see that changing today in my Royals vs. Yankees prediction.
Read the full analysis below in my MLB picks for Saturday, April 18.
Who will win Royals vs Yankees today: Yankees moneyline (-170)
The Kansas City Royals have been abysmal at the plate this season, ranking 29th in runs scored (67) and 26th in team batting average (.219).
The visitors enter Saturday with a 2-8 record over their last 10 games while scoring two runs or fewer in eight of those outings.
New York Yankees starter Will Warren won’t make things easy on the Royals today, either. The right-hander has a stingy 2.45 ERA over his first four outings, holding opponents to two earned runs in three of four games.
The Yankees will get it done at home today.
COVERS INTEL: Aaron Judge has an MLB-best five home runs over the last seven days while riding a six-game hit streak.
Royals vs Yankees Over/Under pick: Under 8 (-110)
The Royals (70%; 1st) and Yankees (55.6%; t-4th) have been cashing the Under more than almost anyone in the MLB this year. Kansas City has hit the Under in six of its last eight, while New York has done so in three of four.
Royals starter Noah Cameron has also been solid with a 3.94 ERA, allowing just one earned run in two of his three outings, but it's Kansas City’s offense (or lack thereof) that’ll keep this one Under 8.5 runs.
- ML/RL bets: 0-0
- Over/Under bets: 0-0
Royals vs Yankees odds
- Moneyline: Kansas City +144 | New York -150
- Run line: Kansas City +1.5 (-138) | New York -1.5 (+133)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-122) | Under 8.5 (+117)
Royals vs Yankees trend
New York has won nine straight head-to-head meetings vs. Kansas City. Find more MLB betting trends for Royals vs. Yankees.
How to watch Royals vs Yankees and game info
| Location | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY |
| Date | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| First pitch | 1:35 p.m. ET |
| TV | Royals.TV, YES |
| Royals starting pitcher | Noah Cameron (1-0, 3.94 ERA) |
| Yankees starting pitcher | Will Warren (1-0, 2.46 ERA) |
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