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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals predictions for MLB Monday.
The Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees will lock horns in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, starting at 3:40 PM ET.
The Royals will send Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.70 ERA) to the mound, up against Will Warren (6-1, 3.61 ERA) for the Yankees.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Yankees a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Royals.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's Yankees vs. Royals matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Royals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB matchup between the Yankees and Royals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Yankees a 53% chance of defeating the Royals.
According to our model, the Royals (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of nine runs has a 55% chance of going over.
Yankees vs. Royals odds [5/25/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Royals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+125) | +1.5 (-144) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +116 |
| Total | o9 (-105) | u9 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Royals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Royals +1.5 | -144 |
| Moneyline | Royals | +116 |
| Total | Over 9 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yankees vs. Royals game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB game between the Royals and Yankees at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:40 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Time: 3:40 PM ET/12:40PM PT
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Royals in Monday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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