Royals vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Jul 4, 2022

The Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals clash in MLB at Minute Maid Park on Monday, starting at 4:10PM ET.

The Astros will have Jake Odorizzi (3-2, 3.13 ERA) start, while the Royals will counter with Jonathan Heasley (1-4, 5.20 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Royals vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Royals vs. Astros?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Royals-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 66% chance of defeating the Royals.

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Royals vs. Astros Current Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (-130), Royals +1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Astros -250, Royals +225
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-105/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites against the Royals, with -130 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -250, which means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at +225, where you can put down $100 to profit $225, earning a total payout of $325, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Royals vs. Astros

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.4% edge)
• Moneyline: Royals @ +225 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.3% edge)
• Total: Over 9 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Although the Astros are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Royals +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Royals moneyline is the best option because of the 3.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Royals vs. Astros Prediction

Use our dynamic widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Kansas City vs. Houston, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Royals-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Royals vs. Astros on Monday July 4, 2022.

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Royals vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Astros and Royals at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 4:10PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
• Date: Monday July 4, 2022
• Time: 4:10PM ET / 1:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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