Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series kicks off on Wednesday with a battle between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees.

The Royals took Game 2 of the series, winning 4-2 after both Cole Ragans and Carlos Rodon had their nights end before the fifth inning.

In Game 3 we see the Yankees send out Clarke Schmidt while the Royals counter with Seth Lugo.

Before making our Royals vs. Yankees predictions for Game 3, let us take a look at the top stories and matchups.

 

 

Kansas City Royals: Can Royals Pitching Shut Down Yankees?

Lugo tossed 4.1 innings against the Orioles during the Wild Card series, allowing one run on five hits while striking out six.

Lugo faced off against the Yankees in September and was dominant, tossing seven shutout innings while striking out 10.

Lugo has gone seven innings in both starts against New York this season and that is the type of effort the Royals will need out of him so they can take a 2-1 series lead.

 

 

New York Yankees: Yankees Offense on the Road?

We know how potent the Yankees offense can be when in their home ballpark given the favorable dimensions and power throughout their lineup but in Game 3 they need that power to transfer to the road as they head to Kansas City and take on a pitcher they have had limited success against this season.

 

 

Royals vs. Yankees Starting Pitcher & Lineup

Seth Lugo, Kansas City Royals

Lugo went 16-9 with a 3.00 ERA for the Royals this season as one of their top offseason free agent signings.

In his lone playoff outing this season he tossed 4.1 innings against the Orioles, allowing one run on five hits while striking out six.

Lugo faced off against the Yankees in September and was dominant, tossing seven shutout innings while striking out 10.

Lugo has gone seven innings in both starts against New York this season and that is the type of effort the Royals will need out of him so they can take a 2-1 series lead.

Clarke Schmidt, New York Yankees

Schmidt was having a career year before injuries sent him to the IL. Over 16 starts he went 5-5 with a 2.83 ERA.

Schmidt was especially dominant on the road this season, posting a 1.39 ERA on the year.

The Yankees would love to see that effort tonight so they can grab a 2-1 series lead.

 

 

Royals vs. Yankees Predictions For AL Divisional Round Game 3

I think the story of this game comes down to pitching with Seth Lugo on the mound for the Royals and Clarke Schmidt for the Royals.

We've seen Lugo shut down this offense this season and pitch really well, especially at home.

On the flip side we see Clarke Schmidt who had a stellar road ERA this season for the Yankees.

 

 

Royals vs. Yankees Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

We’re about to break down our Royals vs. Yankees predictions, but first, here are the current Royals vs. Yankees odds, spreads, totals and betting lines from DraftKings Sportsbook:

Run Line

  • Royals +1.5 (-170)
  • Yankees -1.5 (+142)

Money Line

  • Royals: +124
  • Yankees: -148

Total

  • 8.0 (Over -102/Under -118)

 

 

 

Royals vs. Yankees: Game Total Under 8.0 Runs (-108 on DraftKings)

I'm betting on the starting pitching here. Both Ragans and Rodon are big strikeout pitchers, and both are heading into the playoffs in prime form.

We saw Ragans toss six shutout innings against the Orioles in the Wild Card round and Rodon pisted a near 2.00 ERA during the month of September.

Both starters have also had success against the lineup they will be facing tonight.

Yes, we got 11 runs in Game 1, but I'm expecting a closer game here today.

 

 

 

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