Friday’s contest between the Houston Astros (72-62) and Kansas City Royals (75-60) squaring off at Minute Maid Park has a projected final score of 4-3 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Astros, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will start at 8:10 p.m. ET on August 30.

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Astros vs. Royals Matchup Info

• When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: BSKC
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Astros vs. Royals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 4, Royals 3
• Total Prediction: Under 8 runs

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Astros vs. Royals Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has been the favorite in 94 games this season, and has come away with the win 53 times (56.4%) in those contests.
• This year, the Astros have won 23 of 32 games when listed as at least -162 or better on the moneyline.
• Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 53 of 134 opportunities.
• The Astros went 6-4 over the 10 games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Houston combined with its opponents to go over the run total six times.

Royals Betting Insights

• Kansas City has been the underdog on the moneyline 65 total times this season. It has finished 31-34 in those games.
• The Royals have gone 5-9 in games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +136 or longer (35.7%).
• Kansas City has played in 135 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 63 times (63-68-4).
• The Royals have played as underdogs in six of their past 15 games and won four of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents have failed to hit the over seven times.

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Astros vs. Royals Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez

• The 30-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 3.27, a 3.16 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.144.
• Framber Valdez’s team has won 66.7% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (12-6).
• Valdez’s team is 15-8 when he starts this season.
• In games Valdez has started this season, the teams are 6-16-1 at hitting the over.

Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo

• The 34-year-old has put together a 3.19 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings across 27 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .232 to opposing hitters.
• The Royals have been the underdog on the moneyline in 11 of Lugo’s starts this season, and they went 6-5 in those games.
• Lugo’s team is 15-12 in his 27 starts.
• Seth Lugo has had 27 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 10 of those matchups finished over the total.

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