KC @ HOU
8:10 pm • MLB NetworkStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 3.75 | 4-3 | |
 |  | 5.28 | 4-10 |
Royals vs. Astros Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Royals 16-10 | +1.5+114 | o9-104 | +220 | |
Astros 7-19 | -1.5-132 | u9-116 | -270 | |
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Royals vs. Astros Notes
Keys to the Game
The Royals are just 0-24 (.000) when their opponents score in the first inning this season -- lowest in MLB; League Avg: .328.
The Astros are 48-7 (.873) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season -- best in MLB; League Avg: .703.
The Royals are 4-1 (.800) when tied entering the 8th inning this season -- best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Astros are 27-16 (.628) on the road this season -- 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .487.
Matchup Contrasts
Yordan Alvarez is slugging .645 this season -- best in MLB-- 100th Percentile. Jon Heasley has allowed a SLG of .593 vs left-handed batters this season -- second worst among starting pitchers with at least 38 total IP-- first Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Jon Heasley has allowed a slugging percentage of .622 (23 Total Bases / 37 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season -- 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 38 total IP; League Avg: .373 -- fourth Percentile.
Jake Odorizzi has thrown elevated pitches 51% of the time (380/740) with two-strikes since the start of last season -- 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 119 total IP; League Avg: 30% -- 99th Percentile.
Royals vs. Astros Expert Picks
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Last 5 Matchups
Betting Trends
- Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 games.
- Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Astros are 3-10 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Astros' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Astros' 13 last games at home
Royals vs. Astros Public Betting
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Astros vs. Royals Injury Updates
Astros Injuries
Lance McCullers
PMcCullers is out with arm
Out
Framber Valdez
PFramber Valdez scratched Monday.
Out
Cristian Javier
PCristian Javier (neck) has been scratched. Hunter Brown will start Sunday
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
Alec Marsh
PMarsh is out with arm
Out
Royals vs. Astros Box Score
Royals Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ.Heasley, P | 92 | 6 | 3 | 1 | |
| RW. Mills, P | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| LA. Garrett, P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| RT.Clarke, P | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| RS.Barlow, P | 9 | 0.2 | 0 | 1 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W.Merrifield, 2B | 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2A.Benintendi, LF | 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B.Witt, SS | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4V.Pasquantino, DH | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5H. Dozier, 1B | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6M.Melendez, C | 2-4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 7E.Olivares, RF | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7K.Isbel, RF | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8M.Taylor, CF | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9N.Lopez, 3B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Astros Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ. Odorizzi, P | 90 | 4 | 3 | 5 | |
| RS.Martinez, P | 33 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| RP.Maton, P | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| RR.Stanek, P | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1J.Altuve, 2B | 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2J.Pena, SS | 1-4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3Y.Alvarez, DH | 1-3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 4A.Bregman, 3B | 0-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5K.Tucker, RF | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6Y. Gurriel, 1B | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7J.Meyers, CF | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8M.Dubon, LF | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9K.Lee, C | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9A.Diaz, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9M.Maldonado, C | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Royals vs. Astros Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Royals 16-10 | N/A | N/A |
Astros 7-19 | N/A | N/A |