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After defeating the Philadelphia Phillies, the Houston Astros will return to Minute Maid Park to host the Kansas City Royals. The Astros won their last game 10-0. However, they didn't win the series after dropping the first two games.
Right-handed pitcher Hunter Brown will take the mound in Game 1 against the Royals. Brown has not been perfect, but he has a decent 3.72 ERA to go along with an 11-7 record. The Astros are positioned well to make the playoffs, leading the division over the Seattle Mariners.
The Royals are coming off a loss against the Cleveland Guardians. The Royals squandered their lead as they avoided sweeping their opponent with a 7-5 final score. 2024 has been a promising season for the team after their strong performance. With only a month remaining for the playoffs, they continue to fight hard to win the AL Central Division.
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Brady Singer starts for the Royals in Game 1. He has gone 9-9 with a respectable 3.38 ERA. The talented pitcher has been a bright spot for the team since the start of this season.
Astros vs. Royals Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Astros vs. Royals?
Game 1 will be telecast on Bally Sports Kansas City and Space City Home Network. The online stream will take place on MLB TV and Fubo TV. The first pitch will go out at 10:10 PM EDT.
Astros vs. Royals Prediction
Both teams have performed well off-late as they continue to battle for their respective division titles. The Astros have a decent pitcher on the mound, but Singer has a better ERA.
Offensively, the Royals have better numbers than their opponent. The Royals rank No. 5 in runs scored with 654, while their opponent is ranked at No. 13 with 607 runs scored.
The Royals are ranked at No. 11 with a team ERA of 3.88, while their opponent is ranked at No. 7 with a 3.77 ERA. Pitching will play a crucial role in this game and the odds are against the Royals to win. The Stros have the home-field advantage with a decent pitching staff.
Prediction: Houston Astros -1.5 (-160)
