Astros vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 31, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Aug 29, 2024, 7:36PM
The Houston Astros will sqaure off with the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will have Framber Valdez (13-6, 3.26 ERA) start, while the Royals are going with Seth Lugo (14-8, 3.19 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Astros vs Royals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Houston vs Kansas City MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 64% chance of defeating the Royals at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Royals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.53, Royals $2.50
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.25), Royals +1.5 ($1.65)
- 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 $1.53 and the Royals at $2.50.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.65.
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 analytics model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Astros vs Royals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.53 with TAB
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Astros vs Royals predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Royals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Astros vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Kansas City game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Kansas City match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Astros vs Royals: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Royals at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 10:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Saturday 31 August 2024
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Kansas City predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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