Mets vs Royals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 11

Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino at bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
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  • The Mets are -145 favorites vs the Royals
  • Mets vs Royals Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
  • Mets / Royals TV Channel: SNY | FDKC

The New York Mets (-140) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (+115) on Friday, July 11, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City, MO, MO.

This season, the Mets are 53-41 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 49-45 ATS.

Mets vs Royals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Mets starting pitcher: Kodai Senga 7-3, 1.47 ERA
  • Royals starting pitcher: Michael Wacha 4-9, 3.85 ERA

Mets vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Mets-1.5 +120O 9.5 -120-140
Royals +1.5 -145U 9.5 +100+115

Mets vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mets will win Friday‘s MLB game with 56.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mets players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mets Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Luis Torrens has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 20 games (+17.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 25 away games (+13.00 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Walks Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+11.25 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Luis Torrens has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games (+11.10 Units / 139% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Nick Loftin has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 games (+18.00 Units / 450% ROI)
  • Jac Caglianone has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 20 games (+15.45 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Jac Caglianone has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+15.15 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Jac Caglianone has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 20 games (+14.00 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Jac Caglianone has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+14.00 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 26 of their last 40 away games (+9.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 41 of their last 74 games (+5.95 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the Run Line in 41 of their last 80 games (+1.89 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Under in 65 of their last 94 games (+34.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 54 of their last 86 games (+19.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 32 of their last 46 games at home (+17.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.55 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 41 of their last 70 games (+5.35 Units / 5% ROI)

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Mets are 47-47 against the Run Line (-0.91 Units / -0.76% ROI).

  • 53-41 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.07% ROI
  • 42-50 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.45 Units / -12.93% ROI
  • 50-42 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.7 Units / 3.6% ROI

Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Royals are 49-45 against the Run Line (-7.6 Units / -5.68% ROI).

  • 46-48 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -2.28% ROI
  • 36-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -25.97 Units / -25.28% ROI
  • 57-36 when betting on the total runs Under for +17.45 Units / 16.77% ROI

Royals vs Mets Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Juan Soto (NYM) 0.5 +325 0.5 -450
Pete Alonso (NYM) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Francisco Lindor (NYM) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Brandon Nimmo (NYM) 0.5 +400 0.5 -525

Royals vs Mets Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jeff McNeil (NYM) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Pete Alonso (NYM) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Maikel Garcia (KC) 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Ronny Mauricio (NYM) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Royals vs Mets RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Pete Alonso (NYM) 0.5 +120 0.5 -155
Juan Soto (NYM) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Brandon Nimmo (NYM) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Salvador Perez (KC) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Royals vs Mets Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Michael Wacha (KC) 4.5 +105 4.5 -140
Kodai Senga (NYM) 4.5 +115 4.5 -150

Left-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 15% (15/99) against Kodai Senga this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 36 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 98th Percentile.

Kodai Senga has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 47% (58/123) of left-handed hitters this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 36 total IP; League Avg: 62% — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .103 (6-for-58) against Kodai Senga with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 36 total IP; League Avg: .245 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 12% (5/40) against Kodai Senga with runners in scoring position this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 36 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.

Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Michael Wacha has thrown his breaking pitches for a strike just 51% (391/765) of the time since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 100 total IP; League Avg: 62% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .444 (28-for-63) against Michael Wacha on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .335 — second Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .302 (19-for-63) against Michael Wacha’s elevated fastball this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .212 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .382 (13-for-34) against Michael Wacha’s low fastballs this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .268 — seventh Percentile.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

The Mets were 8-60 (.118) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Mets are just 5-13 (.278) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season They play the Royals (Ranks second runs allowed) today.

The Mets are 17-0 (1.000) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .802.

The Mets are 22-10 (.688) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .499.

Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Royals were just 4-50 (.074) when they allowed 5 or more runs in the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .196.

The Royals are 14-1 (.933) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .718.

The Royals are 37-2 (.949) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .907.

The Royals are 41-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .956.

Mets hitters have a groundball batting average of just .184 with runners on base this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .260.

Mets hitters have a groundball batting average of just .216 this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .250.

Mets hitters have a groundball batting average of just .222 with runners on base since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .262.

Mets hitters have drawn walks in 11% of their PA’s when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Royals hitters have drawn walks in 6% of their PA’s this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Royals hitters have an OPS of 1.100 (83 PA’s) against LHP this month (6 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .712.

Royals hitters have drawn walks in 7% of their PA’s against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Royals hitters have struck out in just 19% of their PA’s this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets pitchers have walked 10% of batters since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Mets pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Mets pitchers walked 586 of 6,098 batters (10%) in the 2024 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 26% against Mets pitchers since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Royals pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 32% of their games on the road this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

The Royals have won 40% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Royals pitchers have an ERA of 3.50 (406.0 IP) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.25.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% in close and late situations since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

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