Kansas City Royals vs Houston AstrosMLB Picks, Prediction & Odds • Thu, Sep 17 • 7:16 PM ET

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Royals

2-6
Final
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Astros

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Pre-Game Prediction

Kansas City Royals logoRoyals39%
61%AstrosHouston Astros logo
Kansas City Royals logo
Royals
68-92American League #13
VS
Houston Astros logo
Astros
79-81American League #7
Confidence
Medium

We predict Houston Astros to win

Key Factors

Season Record

Astros is 79-81 this season

Standings Position

Astros ranked #7 in standings

Head-to-Head

Astros leads the recent series 4-2

Prediction Result

✓ Correct
Royals
2
-
Astros
6
Our Pick
Astros
Actual Winner
Astros

Team Comparison

Kansas City Royals logoRoyals
AstrosHouston Astros logo
68-92
Record
79-81
42.5%
Win %
49.4%
#13
Ranking
#7

Head-to-Head

Last 6 meetings

Kansas City Royals logo
2
Royals
Houston Astros logo
4
Astros
33%
67%

Recent Matchups

Jun 12, 2026
8-10
Astros
Jun 13, 2026
7-8
Astros
Jun 14, 2026
4-0
Royals
Sep 15, 2026
2-4
Astros
Sep 16, 2026
5-2
Royals

H2H Averages (Last 3 Games)

6.3
6.0
Royals AvgAvg ScoreAstros Avg

Recent Matchups

Sep 172 - 6
Sep 152 - 4
Jun 138 - 10

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Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros is scheduled for Thu, Sep 17 at 7:16 PM ET.