Yankees vs. Royals Prediction, Odds, Line, Time: 2024 ALDS Game 4 Tips, MLB Playoff Betting Based on Proven Model

The Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees meet on Thursday night for Game 4 of the ALDS. The Yankees are up 2-1 and are one win away from advancing to the ALCS. On Wednesday, New York beat the Royals 3-2. Gerrit Cole (8-5, 3.41 ERA) takes the mound for the Yankees. On the other hand, Michael Wacha (13-8, 3.35 ERA) takes the mound for Kansas City.

First pitch at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. New York is a -154 favorite on the money line (risking $154 to win $100) in the latest Yankees vs. Royals odds from the SportsLine consensus, while the total number of runs that Vegas estimates, or the over/under, is 8 Before making a pick between the Royals and Yankees, be sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s proven computer model.

The SportsLine projection model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. Entering Week 2 of the 2024 MLB Playoffs, the top run line picks (+822) dating back to last season are 32-17. Everyone who follows has seen strong returns.

Now the model has set its sights on the Yankees vs. Royals game and has just set its picks and MLB predictions. You can now head over to SportsLine to see the model’s picks. Here are some MLB odds and betting lines for Yankees vs. Royals:

• Money line Yankees vs. Royals: New York -154, Kansas City +130
• Yankees vs. Royals over/under: 8 runs
• Yankees vs. Royals running line: Kansas City +1.5 (-130)
• NYY: The Yankees have won three in a row on the road
• KC: The Under is 4-1 in the Royals’ last five games
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Why you should support the Yankees

Outfielder Juan Soto is an athletic and reliable hitter. Soto has the plate coverage and pop skills to push the ball into any gap on the diamond. That season he hit .288 with 41 home runs and 109 RBI. In four postseason games, he hit .300 with three hits and a double.

Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is an exceptional hitter. Stanton has the strength to regularly make contact and get extra-base hits. The five-time All-Star can strike fear into pitchers. He hit 27 home runs and 72 RBI that season. During the ALDS, Stanton hit a team-high .308 with one home run and three RBI. Last night he went 3-of-5 with a double, a solo home run and two RBI. See which team you should pick here.

Why you should support the royals

Second baseman Michael Massey has a compact swing that allows him to make consistent contact. Massey also has good instincts and instincts on defense. This postseason he is hitting .368 with seven hits. The Illinois native has scored in all five playoff games so far.

Catcher Salvador Perez is a veteran on the field for Kansas City. Perez offers good defensive skills with soft hands behind the plate. Meanwhile, as a batsman, Perez has good bat speed and power to push the ball into gaps. This postseason he is hitting .250 with five total hits, including a solo home run. See which team you should choose here.

How to Pick Yankees vs. Royals

SportsLine’s model leans more toward total runs, predicting 9.2 combined runs. It also says that one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the MLB model selection at SportsLine.

So who wins Yankees vs. Royals and which team has the most value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to jump on and find out based on the model featuring a 32-17 shooting record and top-rated MLB run-line picks.