The Kansas City Royals will visit the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York. This game is part of the MLB regular season. The Royals hold a record of 38-55, while the Mets are just ahead at 39-54.
The game is set for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 1:10 PM. Fans can expect clear skies and a light breeze. The game will be broadcast on ROYL.
Kansas City Royals Team Preview
The Kansas City Royals have shown mixed results in their recent games. They experienced a notable victory against the New York Mets on July 7th, scoring 16 runs from 19 hits. In contrast, they struggled in their last game on July 8th, losing to the Mets with only two runs scored.
At the plate, Tyler Tolbert has been a standout player, boasting a .373 batting average. Carter Jensen also contributed with a solid .247 average and leads the team with 13 home runs. The team ranks high in doubles, sitting 3rd in the league with 171 total.
On the mound, Michael Wacha is expected to start the next game. He holds a 5-6 record with a 3.45 ERA. The Royals’ pitching staff has room for improvement, as their ERA ranks 28th in the league.
New York Mets Team Preview
The New York Mets recently played a series against the Kansas City Royals. On July 8th, the Mets won 6-2. Christian Scott was the starting pitcher, delivering a strong performance with five scoreless innings.
Earlier in the series, the Mets faced a tough loss by a score of 16-12 on July 7th. Despite this, A.J. Ewing showed impressive hitting with four hits and a home run. The Mets had 13 hits in total during the game.
The Mets batting average for the season is .234, ranking them 17th in the league. Their on-base percentage stands at .302, putting them 22nd. In terms of power, they have hit 108 home runs, which is 10th in the league.
Betting Prediction
The Mets have a strong pitching setup with a team ERA of 4.38, ranking them 20th in the league. Their ability to limit runs is supported by a batting average against of .238, which is 9th best. This suggests they can hold the Royals’ offense in check.
The Royals’ offense has struggled with a batting average of .234, placing them 17th. Their on-base percentage is also low at .302, ranked 22nd. This could lead to fewer scoring opportunities against a solid Mets pitching staff.
Both teams have shown some power, but they also rank low in other key offensive metrics. With the Royals ranking 21st in slugging and the Mets’ quality starts at 17th, the game could be low-scoring. These factors point towards the under as a favorable bet.
- Pick: Total Under 9.0 (-105)
