Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals Odds

The Astros will play the Royals on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Astros have a 94.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Kansas City Royals is 83.00.
  • Visiting Houston Astros - The Houston Astros have a 45-29 record as a visiting team, ranking them 3rd Overall for visiting team wins.
  • Home Kansas City Royals - The Kansas City Royals have a 28-46 record as a home team. They rank 19th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
  • Runs Scored - The Houston Astros currently stand 5th (768) Overall, with the Kansas City Royals ranking 23rd (615) for runs scored.
  • Runs Allowed - The Houston Astros are 18th (651) Overall for runs allowed. The Kansas City Royals stand 3rd (795) for runs allowed.
  • Team Streaks - The Houston Astros have lost their last 2 games. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals have won their last 4 games.
  • Team Records - The Houston Astros have a 83-66 Overall record (0.0 GB American West Division), with the Kansas City Royals possessing a 48-101 Overall standing (31.0 GB American Central Division).

Captain Shady Lines

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Captain Shady Lines
Captain Shady Lines

Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! The Houston Astros be sailin' to Kansas City on Sunday, September 17th, 2023...with an 83-66 record, they be struttin' with a 0.557 win percentage...but don't let that fool ye, me hearties! They be losin' 5 outta their last 10 games!

Now, the Kansas City Royals be sittin' at home, sportin' a pitiful 48-101 record...an embarrassin' 0.322 win percentage...but hold yer horses! They be havin' the same 5-5 record in their last 10 games! Arrr!

If ye be thinkin' 'bout placin' yer bets, me mateys, head on over to SportsBetting3.com...bet on this game and ye might just find a treasure...or ye might drown in Davy Jones' locker! But before ye do, make sure to review the odds below...or ye be walkin' the plank!

So gather 'round, ye landlubbers, as the Astros clash with the Royals...two ships in the night, battle it out on the diamond...only time will tell who shall reign supreme! Arrr!

Best Astros at Royals Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Kansas City Royals
Favorite

Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are the -245 moneyline favorite. Risk $245 to win $100 on the Houston Astros at BetRivers. The Kansas City Royals are the +205 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $205 on the Kansas City Royals. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 9.5 runs. Risk $105 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 9.5 runs. Risk $112 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Run Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Kansas City Royals
Favorite

Houston Astros
The Houston Astros have a -1.5 -150 run line at BetRivers VA. They are the run line favorite in this matchup. The Kansas City Royals have a +2.5 -125 run line at BetMGM. The Kansas City Royals are the run line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals MLB game on Sunday, September 17th, 2023?

The Houston Astros are the -245 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Kansas City Royals are the +205 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals MLB game on Sunday, September 17th, 2023?

The best over line is 9.5 -105 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9.5 -112 runs at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the run line for the Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals MLB game on Sunday, September 17th, 2023?

The Houston Astros are -1.5 -150 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Kansas City Royals are +2.5 -125 run line underdogs at BetMGM.

MLB Odds Example

MLB Odds and Outcomes Explained

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9/17/23 2:10pm EDT
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Kansas City Royals bettors risk $100 to win $205 at +205 odds. The implied probability for Kansas City Royals is 32.79%.
  • Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $40.82 at -245 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 71.01%.

Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals Prop Bets

MLB Prop Bets
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Astros
Royals
First Team to Score
9/17/23 2:10pm EDT
-265+205Bet
Astros
Total Runs
HOU at KAN
9/17/23 2:10pm EDT
5.5 o -1245.5 u +100Bet
Royals
Total Runs
HOU at KAN
9/17/23 2:10pm EDT
3.5 o -1073.5 u -117Bet
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Strikeouts Thrown
HOU at KAN
9/17/23 2:10pm EDT
5.5 o -1035.5 u -130Bet
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Strikeouts Thrown
HOU at KAN
9/17/23 2:10pm EDT
3.5 o -1133.5 u -118Bet
Astros
To Score First & Win
HOU at KAN
9/17/23 2:10pm EDT
Yes -132No +107Bet
Royals
To Score First & Win
HOU at KAN
9/17/23 2:10pm EDT
Yes +460No -670Bet

Houston Astros & Kansas City Royals Futures Odds

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Houston Astros World Series Odds
2024 Houston Astros World Series Odds

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Kansas City Royals World Series Odds
2024 Kansas City Royals World Series Odds

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Royals
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Houston Astros & Kansas City Royals Team Pages

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Team Standings

2023 MLB Regular Season Standings - Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals
Team W L Pct GB Home Away RS RA Diff Strk L10
x - Houston Astros90720.556+14.039-4251-30827698+129W46-4
e - Kansas City Royals561060.346+48.033-4823-58676859-183W16-4

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