Sunday’s contest between the Houston Astros (74-62) and Kansas City Royals (75-62) squaring off at Minute Maid Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Astros, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will start at 2:10 p.m. ET on September 1.

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Astros vs. Royals Matchup Info

• When: Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
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Astros vs. Royals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 5, Royals 4
• Total Prediction: Under 9 runs

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Astros vs. Royals Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has been the favorite in 96 games this season, and has come away with the win 55 times (57.3%) in those contests.
• The Astros have a win-loss record of 24-9 when favored by -166 or better by sportsbooks this year.
• Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 53 of 136 opportunities.
• The Astros had a 7-3 record over the 10 games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all 15 of them had set totals), Houston and its opponents combined to go over the run total five times.

Royals Betting Insights

• Kansas City has been the underdog on the moneyline 67 total times this season. It has gone 31-36 in those games.
• When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +140 or longer, the Royals have gone 2-8 (20%).
• Kansas City has played in 137 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 63 times (63-69-5).
• In seven games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Royals had a record of 3-4.
• Kansas City and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times in its past 15 games with a total.

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Astros vs. Royals Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Ronel Blanco

• The 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.14, a 2.47 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.081 in 25 games this season.
• Ronel Blanco’s team has won 64.7% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (11-6).
• Blanco’s team is 16-9 when he starts this season.
• Out of Blanco’s 25 starts with a total this season, eight have hit the over.

Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Alec Marsh

• Alec Marsh never pitched as a moneyline underdog a season ago.

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Astros’ 2024 Performance

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