Thursday’s contest that pits the Houston Astros (71-62) against the Kansas City Royals (75-59) at Minute Maid Park is expected to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Astros. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET on August 29.

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Astros vs. Royals Matchup Info

• When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: SCHN
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Astros vs. Royals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 5, Royals 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Astros vs. Royals Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has been the favorite in 93 games this season, and has come away with the win 52 times (55.9%) in those contests.
• This year, the Astros have won 29 of 42 games when listed as at least -155 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Houston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 52 of 133 chances this season.
• The Astros had a 6-4 record in the 10 games they were a moneyline favorite over their last 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups, Houston and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total five times (all 15 games had set totals).

Royals Betting Insights

• Kansas City has won 31 of the 64 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (48.4%).
• When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +130 or longer, the Royals have a 7-11 record (winning only 38.9% of their games).
• Kansas City has played in 134 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 62 times (62-68-4).
• The Royals have played as underdogs in six of their past 15 games and went 4-2 in those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times.

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Astros vs. Royals Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown

• The 26-year-old has pitched to a 3.72 ERA this season with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.3 walks per nine across 26 games.
• Hunter Brown’s team has a record of 10-9 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Brown’s team is 12-13 when he starts this season.
• Games started by Brown have a 10-15-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer

• The 28-year-old has put up a 3.37 ERA and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings during 26 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .254 to his opponents.
• The Royals have been the moneyline underdog in 11 of Singer’s starts this season, and they went 3-8 in those matchups.
• Singer’s team has a 15-11 record in his starts this season.
• Singer’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 13 of 26 games.

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