On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Kansas City Royals will visit the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The game is set to start at 8:10 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting night of baseball action.

Royals vs. Astros Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine 121. The Royals have a strong season record of 25-18 and a solid home record. Kris Bubic’s impressive ERA of 1.69 gives them an edge against the Astros.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-110). Both teams have strong pitching stats, with the Royals having a 3.01 ERA and the Astros a 3.53 ERA, suggesting a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• Kansas City Royals have a strong home record this season, standing at 16-7.
• Houston Astros are currently even in their season record, with 20 wins and 20 losses.
• In a recent game against the Houston Astros, Michael Wacha of the Royals pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing only 2 earned runs.
• The Astros’ Ronel Blanco had an impressive game against the Cincinnati Reds, pitching 8 innings with 11 strikeouts and no earned runs.
• Bobby Witt Jr. from the Royals had a standout game against the Chicago White Sox, going 4 for 5 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs.

Royals vs Astros Preview

The Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Tuesday night. The Royals will rely on Kris Bubic to lead their pitching efforts. Bubic has been strong this season with a 4-2 record and a 1.69 ERA over 48 innings. His ability to control games has been key for the Royals, and they will look for him to continue his performance.

On the other side, the Astros will have Framber Valdez on the mound. Valdez holds a 2-4 record with a 3.94 ERA this season. While his numbers might not match Bubic’s, Valdez has the potential to keep the game competitive. Both teams will aim to gain an advantage early, making the starting pitchers’ roles vital. Fans can expect a competitive game under the lights at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros: Key Players and Stats

The Houston Astros have some strong hitters this season. Jeremy Peña leads the team with a batting average of .292. He also has 5 home runs and 21 runs, both ranked first on the team. Isaac Paredes is another player to watch. He has a batting average of .259 and an on-base percentage of .380. Paredes also has 4 home runs and 17 RBIs, ranking second on the team. Jake Meyers adds depth to the lineup. His batting average is .298 with an on-base percentage of .362. Meyers has 2 home runs and has scored 18 runs this season.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Performance

Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with his batting average of .319. He has hit 5 home runs and driven in 25 runs, both ranking high in the league. Witt also leads the team with 27 runs scored. Maikel Garcia contributes with a .295 batting average. He has 4 home runs and 17 RBIs. Garcia’s on-base percentage is .361, adding strength to the lineup. Vinnie Pasquantino has hit 6 home runs, the most on the team. His batting average is .223, but he shares the lead in RBIs with Witt at 25. Pasquantino’s slugging percentage is .373.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals have a solid chance to win with Kris Bubic on the mound. His ERA of 1.69 is impressive, and he has a good record of 4-2 this season. The Royals also have a strong home record of 16-7, which adds to their advantage.

The prediction for the game to go under 7.5 runs is based on both teams’ pitching strengths. The Royals have a team ERA of 3.01, while the Astros have a 3.53 ERA. These stats suggest a low-scoring game, making the under a reasonable pick.

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