With the MLB Wild Card Series in the books, it's time to turn our attention to the Division Series and Yankees vs. Royals odds to win the ALDS, World Series and more lines.
The Yankees finished with the best record in the American League and are the favorites to win the World Series. They will face the Royals who will be coming off a sweep against the Baltimore Orioles.
The Yankees opened as -230 favorites to win their 2024 MLB playoffs Wild Card Round Series, with the Royals listed as +190 underdogs to win the series.
Yankees vs. Royals Division Series Odds in MLB Playoffs
| Yankees | Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| Series Winner | -230 | +190 |
| Win in 3 | +330 | +1200 |
| Win in 4 | +250 | +700 |
| Win in 5 | +340 | +500 |
Odds via FanDuel as of Oct 2.
Yankees vs. Royals Schedule
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct 5 at 6:38 p.m. ET on TBS
- Game 2: Monday, Oct 7 at 6:38 p.m. ET on TBS or truTV
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct 9 at TBD on TBS
- Game 4: Thursday, Oct 10 at TBD on TBS (if necessary)
- Game 5: Saturday, Oct 12 at TBD on TBA (if necessary)
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Yankees odds & ranks
- World Series Odds: +400
- Pennant Odds: +150
- Regular Season Record: 94-68
- Team wRC+: 117 (2nd)
- Starting pitching xFIP: 4.21 (21st)
- Bullpen xFIP: 3.92 (11th)
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Royals odds & ranks
- World Series Odds: +900
- Pennant Odds: +380
- Regular Season Record: 86-76
- Team wRC+: 96 (20th)
- Starting pitching xFIP: 3.9 (7th)
- Bullpen xFIP: 4.29 (25th)
