Astros vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 May 2025
Last updated: May 15, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: May 13, 2025, 10:30PM
The Houston Astros will take on the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Daikin Park on Thursday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will send Colton Gordon (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Royals will counter with Michael Lorenzen (3-3, 3.57 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Astros vs Royals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Houston vs Kansas City MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 53% chance of winning against the Royals at Daikin Park.
Astros vs Royals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Daikin Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.80, Royals $2.05
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.60), Royals +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $1.80 and the Royals at $2.05.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Astros vs Royals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Astros vs Royals betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Astros vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Kansas City game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Kansas City game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Astros vs Royals: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Royals at Daikin Park is scheduled to start at 10:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Daikin Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Kansas City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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