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Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Houston Astros at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Hunter Brown in this game. Brown has a 0-1 record and a 6.43 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Royals will be Brady Singer. The right hander has a 0.68 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -121-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Kansas City, they were a 11-2 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at 105 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Houston lost its last outing, a 11-2 result against the Royals on April 10. Bettors who backed the Royals at 105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 4-9 SU
Houston is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
Houston is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games
Kansas City:
Team record: 8-4 SU
Current Streak: won 6 straight games.
Kansas City is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Next up:
Houston home to Texas Friday, April 12
Kansas City at New York Friday, April 12