Royals vs. Astros Odds & Betting Predictions - August 30, 2024

Royals at Astros

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Starting Pitchers
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Hunter Brown logoH.BrownHouston Astros logo3.4911-9
Brady Singer logoB.SingerKansas City Royals logo3.719-13

Royals at Astros Odds

Spread, Total, Moneyline

MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline
Royals
3-3
+1.5
+1.5-162
o7.5-119
+140
Astros
0-2
u8
-1.5+136
u7.5-105
-165
location pinFriday 12:10 a.m.
August 30, 2024
Minute Maid ParkHouston
Royals vs. Astros Expert Picks
Prop Hunter
Prop Hunter
76d ago
Last 30d: 24-39-0 (-11.6u)
S.Perez o1.5 Total Bases+140
1u
Picks  Office
Picks Office
76d ago
Last 30d: 88-109-3 (-28.3u)
Under 8.5-120
1u
Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice The Royals have relied on the ever-consistent Singer, who sports a 3.38 ERA this season, representing his constant aptitude to keep opponents off the board. While his xERA percentile is just in the 29th and he does create some vulnerability, the results have mostly come out good overall, particularly his low walk rate of 6.5%. Those are numbers that show Singer can work his way through Houston's lineup while limiting the damage pretty well. Though he struggled in his last outing, Singer has been resilient for most of the season, including an early-season start against Houston in which he allowed only one run over five innings. Meanwhile, Hunter Brown has been one of the most consistent starting pitchers for the Astros this year, posting a respectable 3.72 ERA. The advanced metrics paint an even clearer picture of his effectiveness, with a minuscule .289 xwOBA and a great xERA, indicating he's been able to inhibit both contact and scoring well. Away from his rough history against the Royals - including that disastrous outing in April - Brown's been in great shape of late, having given up two or fewer earned runs in 12 of his last 14 starts. His ability to bounce back from a poor performance should not go unnoticed, and with the stakes high as Houston looks to secure the AL West, look for Brown to be dialed in. The Astros just came from a dominating win against the Phillies, 10-0; however, the wear and tear of 18 straight games will more than likely pay its dividend in a more conservative approach, particularly with the key hitters. That fatiguing factor along with Brown's recent success and Singer's steadiness points toward a lower-scoring game. In addition, both teams have just been inconsistent offensively with the Royals being middle of the pack.
The Degenerates
The Degenerates
76d ago
Last 30d: 58-63-1 (-10.9u)
Under 8-105
1.05u
Prop Bet Guy
Prop Bet Guy
77d ago
Last 30d: 74-55-0 (+12.4u)
H.Brown u5.5 Ks-117
1u
Royals are just so K resistant - 17.5% on the road the L30 days vs righties. And against power pitchers (which brown is on the fringe of), the Royals have a stingy 22.6% K%.
Brian Bitler
Brian Bitler
77d ago
Last 30d: 52-48-4 (+6.1u)
Under 8-102
3u
Sean Zerillo
Sean Zerillo
77d ago
Last 30d: 48-68-3 (-7.7u)
HOU -143 (F5)
0.35u
Flat to -150

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Royals vs. Astros Notes

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Royals vs. Astros Public Betting Percentages

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Matchup History

Against the Spread (ATS) History

overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
Astros
81-8040-4141-3956-6023-19
Royals
87-7543-3844-3740-3846-37

Over/Under History

overallhome o/uaway o/ufavorite o/uunderdog o/u
Astros
65-91-537-41-328-50-245-66-518-24
Royals
69-88-538-42-131-46-432-4636-42-5

Straight-Up (ML) History

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Astros
88-7346-3542-3866-5020-22
Royals
86-7645-3641-4049-2936-47

Last 5 Matchups

dateopponentscorespreadover/undermoneyline
Aug 28th@PHIW 10-0-1.5 WU 10HOU -122
Aug 27th@PHIL 0-5+1.5 LU 9PHI +117
Aug 26th@PHIL 2-3+1.5 WU 8PHI +164
Aug 25th@BALW 6-3-1.5 WO 8HOU -110
Aug 24th@BALL 2-3-1.5 LU 8BAL -105

Astros vs. Royals Injury Updates

Astros Injuries

  • Lance McCullers
    P

    McCullers is out with arm

    Out

  • Cristian Javier
    P

    Javier is out with elbow

    Out

  • Luis Garcia
    P

    Garcia is out with elbow

    Out

Royals Injuries

  • Kyle Wright
    P

    Wright is out for season with shoulder

    Out for Season

Royals vs. Astros Box Score
Royals Player Stats
Projected
PITCHERPCIPKER
Brady Singer logoRB.Singer, P101662
Kris Bubic logoLK.Bubic, P14120
Lucas Erceg logoRL.Erceg, P130.103
John Schreiber logoRJ.Schreiber, P140.101
Steven Cruz logoRS.Cruz, P30.110
HITTERSH-ABRHRRBI
Michael Massey logo1M.Massey, 2B1-4000
Dairon Blanco logo1D.Blanco, PR0-0000
Dairon Blanco logo1D.Blanco, RF0-0000
Bobby Witt logo2B.Witt, SS0-4000
Vinnie Pasquantino logo3V.Pasquantino, 1B0-4000
Freddy Fermin logo3F.Fermin, C0-0000
Salvador Perez logo4S.Perez, C0-4000
Salvador Perez logo4S.Perez, 1B0-4000
Paul DeJong logo5P.DeJong, DH0-4100
MJ Melendez logo6M.Melendez, LF0-3100
Maikel Garcia logo7M.Garcia, 3B2-2100
Kyle Isbel logo8K.Isbel, CF1-3003
Garrett Hampson logo9G.Hampson, RF0-2000
Adam Frazier logo9A.Frazier, PH0-1000
Adam Frazier logo9A.Frazier, RF0-1000
Adam Frazier logo9A.Frazier, 2B0-1000
Astros Player Stats
Projected
PITCHERPCIPKER
Hunter Brown logoRH.Brown, P976.240
Bryan Abreu logoRB.Abreu, P150.111
Ryan Pressly logoRR.Pressly, P13110
Josh Hader logoLJ.Hader, P10110
HITTERSH-ABRHRRBI
Jose Altuve logo1J.Altuve, 2B0-3100
Yordan Alvarez logo2Y.Alvarez, DH2-4000
Alex Bregman logo3A.Bregman, 3B0-2000
Shay Whitcomb logo3S.Whitcomb, 3B0-1000
Victor Caratini logo3V.Caratini, PH1-1000
Victor Caratini logo3V.Caratini, 1B1-1000
Yainer Diaz logo4Y.Diaz, C1-4100
Ben Gamel logo5B.Gamel, LF0-3100
Ben Gamel logo5B.Gamel, RF0-3100
Jeremy Pena logo6J.Pena, SS1-3200
Jon Singleton logo7J.Singleton, 1B1-2100
Zach Dezenzo logo7Z.Dezenzo, PH0-1001
Zach Dezenzo logo7Z.Dezenzo, 1B0-1001
Zach Dezenzo logo7Z.Dezenzo, 3B0-1001
Jason Heyward logo8J.Heyward, RF1-2002
Mauricio Dubon logo8M.Dubon, PH1-2002
Mauricio Dubon logo8M.Dubon, LF1-2002
Jake Meyers logo9J.Meyers, CF0-4000

Royals vs. Astros Odds Comparison

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Royals at Astros Team Totals

MatchupOverUnder
Royals
3-3
o3.5+100
u3.5-130
Astros
0-2
o4.5+114
u4.5-145