The Kansas City Royals (39-60) and the New York Yankees (67-33) match up on Friday night, with the first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. ET. New York is listed as the -400 favorite (risk $400 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Royals vs. Yankees odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is 8.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).

Before making any Royals vs. Yankees picks, you NEED to check out the MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and it is 284-243 on top-rated MLB money-line picks since the start of the 2021 season, returning over $400 for $100 players. This is the same model that pegged the 2021 Atlanta Braves at 10-1 as one of three best bets to win it all last season. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.

The model knows New York third baseman Josh Donaldson is a complete offensive outlet due to his plate patience and quick hands. Donaldson is a high-energy player who settled nicely into the corner. The three-time All-Star plays stout defense at third base while bringing leadership to the table. Donaldson has nine home runs and 35 RBIs. 

The model also knows Kansas City second baseman Whit Merrifield is a versatile defender. Merrifield owns the speed to a constant stolen bases threat and is tied for 12th in the league (15). The 33-year-old also knows how to make contact, thanks to his solid awareness. He is batting .240 with five home runs and 38 RBIs. On July 25, he went 2-for-5 with a double and one run scored.

Now, the model has set its sights on Royals vs. Yankees. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the money line has ALL the value. You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.

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