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
39-44
+1.5
+1.5-162
o7.5-119
+140
Astros
49-34
u8
-1.5+136
u7.5-105
-165
location pinFriday 12:10 a.m.
August 30, 2024
Daikin ParkHouston
Royals vs. Astros Expert Picks
S.Perez o1.5 Total Bases+140
1u
Picks Office
Picks Office
Last 30d: 86-86-2 (-1.5u)
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
Last 30d: 54-62-1 (-13.8u)
Under 8-105
1.05u
Prop Bet Guy
Prop Bet Guy
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
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
Last 30d: 67-59-0 (+27.3u)
Under 8-102
3u
Sean Zerillo
Sean Zerillo
Last 30d: 170-153-3 (+12.2u)
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
    43-4024-2119-1926-3317-6
    Royals
    44-3920-2324-1613-1930-20

    Over/Under History

    overallhome o/uaway o/ufavorite o/uunderdog o/u
    Astros
    34-46-318-2716-19-328-30-15-16-2
    Royals
    32-50-116-2716-23-114-1818-31-1

    Straight-Up (ML) History

    overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
    Astros
    49-3431-1418-2036-2313-10
    Royals
    39-4420-2319-2115-1723-27

    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

    • Cristian Javier
      SP

      Javier is out with elbow

      Out

    • Luis Garcia
      SP

      Garcia is out with elbow

      Out

    • Pedro Leon
      RF

      Leon is out with knee

      Out

    • J.P. France
      SP

      France is out with shoulder

      Out

    • Hayden Wesneski
      RP

      Wesneski is out with elbow

      Out

    • Spencer Arrighetti
      SP

      Arrighetti is out with thumb

      Out

    Royals Injuries

    • Kyle Wright
      SP

      Wright is out with shoulder

      Out

    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

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    Royals at Astros Team Totals

    MatchupOverUnder
    Royals
    39-44
    o3.5+100
    u3.5-130
    Astros
    49-34
    o4.5+114
    u4.5-145