Astros vs. Royals Prediction, Betting Odds & Prop Picks – 7:40 p.m. ET Tuesday

OddsJam’s MLB experts take you through the betting odds, picks and predictions for this MLB matchup between the Houston Astros vs. the Kansas City Royals.

Astros vs. Royals Betting Odds:

The Houston Astros visit the Kansas City Royals for this MLB matchup on April 9, 2024. First pitch for Tuesday’s game is 7:40 p.m. ET / 4:40 p.m. PT in Kansas City.

Astros vs. Royals Prediction:

The Houston Astros are predicted to win with a 54.55% implied probability, according to betting markets, for this April 9, 2024 game.

Betting markets are also giving their opponent, the Kansas City Royals, a 50.0% implied probability to win this game.

Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Moneyline

• The Houston Astros are favored at -120 odds vs. the Kansas City Royals. 
• The Kansas City Royals are a +100 moneyline underdog in this matchup and are +1.5 on the point spread at -165 odds.

Make sure to line shop and ensure you are getting the best odds in your location. All locations have different sportsbooks! 

Although Houston Astros is offered at -120 moneyline odds at BetMGM, other online bookmakers in your location may have a better price. Shop for the best MLB lines here.

All odds in this MLB preview of Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals are from the opening lines. Odds can move at any time.

Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Over/Under, Total

• The over/under for this matchup between the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals is set at 8.5, with the over 8.5 at -110 and the under 8.5 at -110 odds.

Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Player Prop Bets:

For Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Player Bases:

Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Player Strikeouts:

Cole Ragans Over 5.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Player ERAs:

Cristian Javier Over 2.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Player Hits Allowed:

Cristian Javier Over 4.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Odds, Over/Under, Run Lines:

Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Same-Game Parlays

Lines and odds via PrizePicks

For Astros vs. Royals on April 9, 2024, there are a variety of same-game parlays (SGPs) that you can wager on PrizePicks.

For example:

• Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 player bases and
• Cole Ragans Over 5.5 strikeouts

Parlayed together, this comes out to +200 on PrizePicks.

If both of these picks for Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals win, then you’d profit $200 for every $100 you wager on PrizePicks.

If you’re feeling a touch riskier, here’s a same-game parlay pick that comes out to +400 odds:

• Cole Ragans Over 5.5 strikeouts,
• Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 bases, and
• Cristian Javier Over 2.5 earned runs (e.g. ERA)

This three-leg parlay offers a 5:1 payout. For every $100 you stake, you’ll get $400 in profit if all three picks win.

As a note, One Game Parlays on BetMGM are identical to Same Game Parlays. They’re just parlays on the same game, in this case Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals.

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FAQ

1. Who is the favorite in Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals?
   The Houston Astros are favored to win this MLB matchup, priced at -120 moneyline odds. The game will take place on April 9, 2024 in Kansas City.
2. What are the predictions for Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals game?
   The Houston Astros are predicted to win this MLB game. Upsets happen all the time in the MLB, but the Houston Astros are favored by all online bookmakers. The Kansas City Royals are predicted to lose this game according to betting markets.
3. Where can I bet on this game?
   You can bet on this game on a variety of sportsbooks, including Caesars, BetMGM and FanDuel. The more books you sign up for, the better odds you can find!