Astros vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 September 2024
Last updated: Aug 31, 2024, 11:10PM | Published: Aug 30, 2024, 6:34PMThe Houston Astros will sqaure off with the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, commencing at 9:10am AEST.
The Astros will send Yusei Kikuchi (6-9, 4.38 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Cole Ragans (10-8, 3.28 ERA) for the Royals.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Astros vs Royals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Houston vs Kansas City MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 56% chance of defeating the Royals at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Royals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.73, Royals $2.10
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.65), Royals +1.5 ($1.47)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $1.73 and the Royals at $2.10.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.47.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Astros vs Royals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.73 with TAB
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Astros vs Royals betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Royals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Astros vs Royals: Prediction
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Astros vs Royals: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Royals at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 9:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Sunday 1 September 2024
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Kansas City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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