Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals Betting Odds, AI Picks, and Analysis for (April 10)
In a surprising upset, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 in a close extra-inning game on April 9th, 2024. Despite trailing in hits 14-7, the Royals capitalized on key moments to secure the victory. Relief pitcher James McArthur earned the win for Kansas City, while Wander Suero took the loss for Houston.
Here’s a breakdown of the game:
- Royals win in extras: Kansas City plated three runs in the 5th inning and added another in the 10th to overcome Houston’s offensive edge (14 hits to 7).
- Pitching duel: Neither team hit a home run, with Royals starter Cole Ragans holding the Astros to three runs despite 10 hits. Cristian Javier’s strong outing for Houston ended in a no-decision after 5 1/3 innings and allowing 2 earned runs.
- Key contributors: Nelson Velazquez paced the offense with two hits and a run scored, while Salvador Perez chipped in with an RBI.
Game Information
| Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals |
| Location of the Game: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, April 10th 7:40 ET |
| Reason: 2024 MLB Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the MLB Computer Picks for tonight’s MLB Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Astros | 4-8 | 5 | 11 | SPREAD KC +1.5 (-161) |
MONEYLINE KC + 102 |
TOTAL OVER 9 |
| Royals | 7-4 | 6 | ||||
- AI Picks: Kansas City Royals 6 – Houston Astros 5
- Sport Betting AI Picks: Run Line Royals +1.5 -161 | ML Royals +102 | OVER 9 RUNS
Astros vs Royals Betting
Next, we have the MLB odds for this MLB Matchup.
Houston Astros Game Analysis
Spencer Arrighetti takes the mound for the Astros in today’s game versus the Royals. It’s his opportunity to start the season on the right foot, as this will be his first outing of the year according to MLB player stats
The Houston Astros are hitting the ball well this season:
- High Average & Power: They rank 7th in batting average and lead the league in home runs.
- Solid Production: Despite averaging a below-average 4.2 runs per game, their slugging percentage is 7th in the league (.422) according to MLB team stats
- Alvarez Leads the Charge: Yordan Alvarez is on fire, batting .347 with 4 home runs and 11 RBIs. He’s currently riding a 4-game hitting streak.
- Hot Bats Around the Lineup: Jose Altuve is also heating up, batting .346 over his last 7 games, while Jeremy Peña extends his hitting streak to 3 games.
Kansas City Royals Game Analysis
- Lugo Sharp for Royals: Veteran pitcher Seth Lugo has gotten off to a strong start for Kansas City. In his first two outings, he’s pitched a combined 12.2 innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out eight batters. He even picked up a win in his last start.
- Royals Heating Up at Home: The Royals’ offense has been clicking at Kauffman Stadium this season, averaging a league-average 4.6 runs per game at home. They’re also displaying impressive power, ranking 3rd in the league with 14 home runs and a high ISO (.178).
- Perez Leading the Charge: All-Star catcher Salvador Perez is leading the way offensively, boasting a team-high batting average (.341), on-base percentage (.370), and RBIs (10).
- Hot Streaks Abound: The Royals have several hitters riding hot bats at home. MJ Melendez has extended his hitting streak to 6 games, while Nelson Velázquez is on a 3-game tear. Look for Bobby Witt Jr. to continue contributing as well.
Here’s a quick look at the Astros vs Royals matchups:
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