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The Houston Astros (+100) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (-120) on June 14, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 pm in Kansas City, MO.

This season, the Astros are 33-39 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 29-39 ATS.

Astros vs Royals Starting Pitchers Today:

• Astros starting pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti 7-1, 2.23 ERA
• Royals starting pitcher: Stephen Kolek 3-1, 3.17 ERA

Astros vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Astros vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Royals will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 53.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:

• Christian Walker has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 10 away games (+17.30 Units / 173% ROI)
• Taylor Trammell has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+13.10 Units / 87% ROI)
• Cam Smith has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+8.75 Units / 32% ROI)
• Taylor Trammell has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
• Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+8.45 Units / 50% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Lane Thomas has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+11.90 Units / 25% ROI)
• Michael Massey has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+10.55 Units / 31% ROI)
• Salvador Perez has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+10.25 Units / 20% ROI)
• Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 25 games at home (+10.15 Units / 41% ROI)
• Carter Jensen has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+10.00 Units / 41% ROI)

Astros Best Bets Today:

• The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 25 of their last 40 away games (+9.35 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games (+9.10 Units / 39% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 away games (+8.20 Units / 36% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.65 Units / 30% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 21 games (+3.65 Units / 14% ROI)

Royals Best Bets Today:

• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.40 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.25 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+3.30 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.80 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games at home (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 34-38 against the Run Line (-10.7 Units / -10.9% ROI).

• 33-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.9 Units / -8.4% ROI
• 39-29 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.25 Units / 7.76% ROI
• 29-39 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.6 Units / -17.46% ROI

Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Royals are 29-39 against the Run Line (-17.4 Units / -18.05% ROI).

• 28-43 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.65 Units / -23.93% ROI
• 32-38 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.5 Units / -12.2% ROI
• 38-32 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.9 Units / 3.7% ROI

Royals vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today

Royals vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Royals vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

The Astros are 30-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .944.

The Astros are 26-2 (.929) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .857.

The Astros are just 13-19 (.406) after a win this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .519.

The Astros are just 2-34 (.056) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .143.

Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Royals are just 20-6 (.769) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .944.

The Royals are just 2-23 (.080) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Royals are just 20-8 (.714) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .892.

The Royals are just 13-29 (.310) after a loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .481.

Astros Hitting Stats & Trends

Astros hitters are slugging .435 against LHP this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Astros are batting .254 on the road this season — 4th best in MLB.

Astros hitters have struck out in just 20% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB.

30% of Astros hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — 4th highest in MLB.

Royals Hitting Stats & Trends

Royals hitters are slugging just .349 on the road this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

The Royals are just 20-6 (.769) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .944.

Royals hitters have an OPS of just .452 (1,377 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Royals hitters are slugging just .177 on pitches out of the zone this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Astros Pitching Stats & Trends

Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of just 58% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Astros pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Royals Pitching Stats & Trends

Royals pitchers have walked 10% of batters this season — 5th highest in MLB.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% in close and late situations this season — lowest in MLB.

Royals pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 55 double plays in 492 opportunities (11%) this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% in late innings this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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