Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
On Thursday evening, the Kansas City Royals are set to face off against the Houston Astros in the first game of their four-game series at Minute Maid Park. Neither team has
Game outlook
On Thursday evening, the Kansas City Royals are set to face off against the Houston Astros in the first game of their four-game series at Minute Maid Park. Neither team has announced their starters at this time. The Royals previously swept the Astros in a series earlier this season. The game is scheduled for 8:10 PM Eastern time. Brady Singer will be starting for the Royals with an ERA of 3.38, while Hunter Brown will take the mound for the Astros with an ERA of 3.72. The Astros are currently the betting favorite at -150 with no line movement as of now.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Royals +134 | Astros -150
Spread: Royals +1.5 (-162) | Astros -1.5 (+144)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 60%.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals notched their third consecutive win by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 6-1 on Tuesday, moving them into a tie for the AL Central lead. Starter Michael Lorenzen left the game early due to an injury, but reliever Jame McArthur stepped up with an impressive performance, earning his fifth win of the season. Third baseman Paul DeJong hit his 23rd home run of the year in the victory. The Royals' offense has been strong recently, scoring four or more runs in three straight games. Manager Matt Quatraro expressed confidence in his team's competitiveness and their goal of winning the division. No significant injuries are reported that will impact Thursday's game. With a power ranking of 11, Kansas City ranks 8th in offense, 8th in defense, and has a season record of 69-93.