Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 26, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 26, 2025 ,

MLB Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 4/26/25

The Houston Astros will play against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This night game will be held at Kauffman Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM.

Astros vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: 116. The Royals have a strong home record at 10-4 and are coming off a win against the Astros. Their recent form and home advantage make them a good value pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-114). Both teams have solid pitching stats, with the Astros having a 3.22 ERA and the Royals a 3.38 ERA. This suggests a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • Houston Astros have a home record of 9-6, while their road record is 4-6 this season.
  • Kansas City Royals have a strong home record of 10-4, but struggle on the road with a 3-10 record.
  • In a recent game against the Royals, Astros pitcher Hayden Wesneski allowed 8 hits and 2 runs over 5 innings.
  • Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. had 3 hits in their recent win over the Astros.
  • Astros’ Christian Walker hit a home run in their 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Astros vs Royals Preview

The Houston Astros are set to take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday night. The Astros will rely on Framber Valdez, a left-handed pitcher with a 1-2 record this season. Valdez has pitched 28 innings with an ERA of 4.50 and 26 strikeouts.

On the other side, the Royals will have Michael Wacha on the mound. Wacha, a right-handed pitcher, has a 0-3 record with an ERA of 4.15 over 26 innings. He has struck out 20 batters so far this season. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for the game.

Royals’ Key Players and Stats Overview

Bobby Witt Jr. is leading the Kansas City Royals with a strong start this season. His batting average is .320, and he has scored 18 runs. He also has 10 RBIs and 2 home runs, making him a top player in the league. Maikel Garcia is another standout player for the Royals. He has a batting average of .284 and has played 26 games. Garcia has also contributed with 9 runs and 10 RBIs. Salvador Perez adds experience to the team. He has 2 home runs and leads the team with 14 RBIs. Perez has played in 26 games and has a batting average of .220.

Astros’ Stars and Pitching Power

Jeremy Peña is a key player for the Houston Astros. He has played in 25 games with a batting average of .244. Peña is second on the team in home runs with 3 and leads in runs with 13. Isaac Paredes is another important hitter for the Astros. He has a batting average of .245 and leads the team with 4 home runs. Paredes also leads the team in RBIs with 13. Jose Altuve adds depth to the Astros lineup. He has a batting average of .282 and has scored 13 runs. Altuve has hit 3 home runs and has 9 RBIs this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals’ MoneyLine at 116 is a solid pick due to their strong home record of 10-4. They recently defeated the Astros 2-0, showing they can handle the Astros’ lineup. With Bobby Witt Jr. leading the offense, the Royals have a good chance to continue their home success.

Choosing the Under 8.0 is supported by both teams’ solid pitching. The Astros have a 3.22 ERA, while the Royals have a 3.38 ERA. With Framber Valdez and Michael Wacha starting, the game is likely to be low-scoring, making the Under a strong option.

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