The market's verdict

The betting market closed with New York Mets at 1.55 — an implied 63% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Kansas City Royals: opened 2.50, closed 2.60 (37%)
• New York Mets: opened 1.56, closed 1.55 (63%)

Kansas City Royals — recent form

• 2026-09-17Kansas City Royals 2-6 Houston Astros
• 2026-09-17Kansas City Royals 5-2 Houston Astros
• 2026-09-16Kansas City Royals 2-4 Houston Astros
• 2026-09-13Kansas City Royals 1-4 Boston Red Sox
• 2026-09-12Kansas City Royals 1-5 Boston Red Sox

New York Mets — recent form

• 2026-09-17Milwaukee Brewers 4-7 New York Mets
• 2026-09-16Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 New York Mets
• 2026-09-15Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 New York Mets
• 2026-09-13New York Mets 4-3 Chicago Cubs
• 2026-09-12New York Mets 3-4 Chicago Cubs