Royals vs. Astros Prediction: Astros Predicted to Win After New Data Released for Saturday's MLB Game [8/31/2024]

MLB action continues on Saturday at 7:10PM ET as the Kansas City Royals lock horns with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros will have Yusei Kikuchi (6-9, 4.38 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Royals have opted for Cole Ragans (10-8, 3.28 ERA).

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Astros as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Royals-Astros game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Astros are more likely to win, while the Royals have a lower chance of victory."

Royals vs. Astros Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's MLB action between the Astros and Royals at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.

• Who: Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
• Time: 7:10PM ET/4:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Astros and Royals gear at Fanatics
• Live Stream: Watch the game on FuboTV

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Royals vs. Astros matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Astros vs. Royals picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Royals vs. Astros Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Royals and Astros 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Astros a 56% chance of defeating the Royals.

According to our model, the Royals (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 52% chance of staying under.

Royals vs. Astros Odds [8/31/2024]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Royals	Astros
Run Line	+1.5 (-205)	-1.5 (+170)
Moneyline	+110	-130
Total	o7.5 (+100)	u7.5 (-120)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Royals vs. Astros Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Royals vs. Astros matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Astros, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Royals on Saturday.

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