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2022 MLB Handicapping
(29-49-0) Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros (52-27-0)
Date: Wednesday, July 7th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston
Projected Pitchers: Kris Bubic vs. Justin Verlander
MLB Moneyline Odds: Royals +300 Astros -375
MLB run line Betting Odds: Royals +1.5, Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
The Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros face off on Thursday in an MLB game at MinuteMaid Park. The Astros were able to win the first two games of this series.
Kansas City Royals
The Royals sit with a 29-50 record overall and they have gone 34-45 on the run line so far this season. In each of the last two games the pitching has been a big issue, and they need better pitching in this game.
The Royals are averaging 3.91 runs per game while their pitching is giving up 5.20 runs per game. The offense is ranked 27th in baseball while their pithcing is also ranked 27th in baseball. Bobby Witt has hit 12 home runs and driven in 42 RBIs.
On the mound for the Royals is Kris Bubic who sits wtih a 1-5 record and an ERA of 7.06. In his last he went 4.2 innings, giving up five hits and two runs.
Houston Astros
On the other side of this matchup is the Houston Astros who sit with a 53-27 record overall and they have gone 43-37 on the run line. On Tuesday the Astros scored nine runs on the way to the two run victory.
The Astros are averaging 4.49 runs per game while their pitching is giving up 3.33 runs per game. The Astros offense is ranked 13thi while their pitching staff is ranked 3rd.Yordan Alveraz has hit 25 home runs and driven in 58 RBIs.
On the mound for the Astros is Justin Verlander who sits with a 10-3 record overall and an ERA of 2.03. In his last start against the New York Mets, he went eight innings, giving up two hits and zero runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Astros are 6-0 in Verlanders last 6 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
- Astros are 12-2 in Verlanders last 14 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
- Royals are 1-7 in Bubics last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
- Royals are 1-4 in Bubics last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
Verlander is going to lockdown the Royals offense and that will be the difference as Houston is going to get the job done here. Back Houston to secure the victory and this game is going to get out of hand early. Back Houston on the run line.
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