Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 14, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 14, 2025 ,

MLB Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros Prediction 5/14

The Kansas City Royals will play against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The game will take place at Daikin Park. It is scheduled to start at 8:10 PM under the night lights.

Royals vs. Astros Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine 118. The Royals have a solid record and strong pitching stats, making them a good value pick against the Astros.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-105). Both teams have strong pitching stats, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • Kansas City Royals have a home record of 16-7 this season.
  • Houston Astros are 2 games back in the AL West.
  • Kris Bubic of the Royals had 9 strikeouts in a recent game against the Astros.
  • Framber Valdez pitched 8 innings with 7 strikeouts for the Astros against the Royals.
  • Michael Lorenzen of the Royals pitched 7 innings without allowing a run against the Red Sox.

Royals vs Astros Preview

The Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 8:10 PM. Michael Lorenzen will start for the Royals. He has a season record of 3-3 with a 3.57 ERA.

On the mound for the Astros is Colton Gordon. While there are no current stats for Gordon this season, he will aim to make an impact. Both teams will look to secure a win under the night lights.

Houston Astros: Key Players and Pitching Insights

Jeremy Peña leads the Astros in several key areas. He has a batting average of .297 and has hit 6 home runs. Peña also leads the team in runs with 22 and RBIs with 21. Isaac Paredes is another important player for the Astros. He has a batting average of .265 and has hit 5 home runs. Paredes ranks second on the team in runs and RBIs, with 18 each. Jake Meyers contributes with a batting average of .308. He has scored 18 runs and has 14 RBIs. Meyers is ranked fifth on the team for home runs with 2.

Kansas City Royals: Players and Pitching Overview

Bobby Witt Jr. is a standout player for the Royals. He has a batting average of .312 and leads the team with 5 home runs. Witt Jr. also tops the team in runs and RBIs with 27 and 25, respectively. Maikel Garcia adds depth to the Royals’ lineup. He holds a batting average of .289 and has hit 4 home runs. Garcia has contributed 16 runs and 17 RBIs, ranking third on the team in both categories. Vinnie Pasquantino shows power at the plate. He leads the team with 6 home runs and shares the top spot in RBIs with 25. Pasquantino’s batting average is .225, and he has scored 14 runs this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals MoneyLine at 118 looks like a good pick due to their solid record and strong pitching. With a 25-19 record, the Royals have shown they can compete well. Their pitching stats are impressive, with a 3.00 ERA and a WHIP of 1.18, which ranks them among the best in the league.

The Under 8.0 prediction also seems reasonable given the pitching strengths of both teams. The Royals and Astros both have top pitching stats, with the Astros holding a 3.47 ERA and a batting average against of .216. These numbers suggest a lower-scoring game is likely, making the Under a smart choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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