The New York Yankees begin thir 2024 MLB playoff run on Saturday as they host the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS. Kansas City swept the Orioles in the Wild Card Round, while New York had a bye. 

First pitch is scheduled for 6:38 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium. The Yankees are the -203 money-line favorites (risk $203 to win $100) in the latest Yankees vs. Royals odds, while the Royals are +169 underdogs. The over/under for total runs scored is 7.5 in the latest MLB odds via SportsLine consensus. 

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