HOU @ KC
6:10 pm • BSKCStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 2.84 | 3-2 | |
 |  | 7.79 | 0-4 |
Astros vs. Royals Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Astros 18-25 | -1.5+130 | o8.5-110 | -125 | |
Royals 26-19 | +1.5-155 | u8.5-110 | +105 | |
Kauffman StadiumKansas City
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Astros
HOU Insights
- Featured InsightThe Astros scored three or more runs in an inning 105 times (7%) last season -- fifth highest in MLB. Royals allowed innings of 3+ runs in 7% of innings played last season -- fourth highest in MLB.
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Royals
KC Insights
- Featured Insight Opponents have a hard-hit rate of just 27% against the Royals RPs over the last week -- third best in MLB. Astros hitters have a hard-hit rate of just 35% over the last week -- fifth worst in MLB.
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Astros vs. Royals Game Analysis
Astros vs. Royals Notes
Keys to the Game
The Royals are just 7-44 (.137) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2023 season -- lowest in MLB; League Avg: .384.
Matchup Contrasts
MJ Melendez has struck out in 26% of PA's since the 2022 season -- tied for 10th highest in MLB-- 10th Percentile. Josh Hader has a strikeout rate of 36% since the 2022 season -- fifth highest among qualified RPs-- 97th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Opponents have a line drive rate of just 19% (95/499) against Hunter Brown since the 2022 season -- 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: 23% -- 99th Percentile.
Hunter Brown has allowed an OBP of .667 (15 PA's) versus the top of the order this season -- highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .327 -- 0 Percentile.
Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 82% (14/17) against Brady Singer this season -- highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% -- 100th Percentile.
Astros vs. Royals Expert Picks
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Last 5 Matchups
Betting Trends
- Royals are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
- Royals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Royals are 12-10 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Royals' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Royals' 23 last games at home
Astros vs. Royals Public Betting
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Astros vs. Royals Injury Updates
Astros Injuries
Lance McCullers
PMcCullers is out with arm
Out
Jose Urquidy
PUrquidy is out with arm
Out
Luis Garcia
PGarcia is out with elbow
Out
Royals Injuries
Kyle Wright
PWright is out for season with shoulder
Out for Season
Kris Bubic
PBubic is out with elbow
Out
Astros vs. Royals Box Score
Astros Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH.Brown, P | 40 | 0.2 | 0 | 9 | |
| RS.Martinez, P | 25 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RT.Scott, P | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| RR.Montero, P | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| RB.Abreu, P | 19 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| RG.Kessinger, P | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1J.Altuve, 2B | 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2Y.Alvarez, LF | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2J.Meyers, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2J.Meyers, LF | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3K.Tucker, RF | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4A.Bregman, 3B | 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5Y.Diaz, DH | 2-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6J.Singleton, 1B | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7J.Pena, SS | 1-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8V.Caratini, C | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9M.Dubon, CF | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Royals Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB.Singer, P | 87 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| RN.Anderson, P | 27 | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | |
| LA.Zerpa, P | 2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RM.Sauer, P | 40 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| RJ. Lyles, P | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M.Garcia, 3B | 2-5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2B.Witt, SS | 4-5 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 2G.Hampson, SS | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3V.Pasquantino, DH | 3-5 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4S.Perez, 1B | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4D.Blanco, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4D.Blanco, RF | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5M.Melendez, RF | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5M.Melendez, 1B | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6N.Velazquez, LF | 1-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7N.Loftin, 2B | 1-3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8F.Fermin, C | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9K.Isbel, CF | 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Astros vs. Royals Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Astros 18-25 | N/A | N/A |
Royals 26-19 | N/A | N/A |