Royals vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 April 2025
Last updated: Apr 25, 2025, 11:36PM | Published: Apr 25, 2025, 1:29AM
The Kansas City Royals will sqaure off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 9:40am AEST.
Seth Lugo (1-3, 3.90 ERA) will be on the bump for the Royals, pitting him against Hayden Wesneski (1-1, 3.91 ERA) for the Astros.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Royals vs Astros game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Kansas City vs Houston MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 53% chance of beating the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Royals $2.06, Astros $1.79
- Line: Royals +1.5 ($1.61), Astros -1.5 ($2.36)
- Total (Over/Under 7.929 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 Royals at $2.06 and the Astros at $1.79.
The Royals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.61 available at TAB.
For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.36.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.929 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 60% of the time, while the 7.929-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Royals vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.06 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.929 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Royals vs Astros betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Royals vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Kansas City vs Houston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Kansas City vs Houston match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Royals vs Astros: Essential Details
The match-up between the Royals and Astros at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to commence at 9:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros
- Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Kansas City vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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