Royals vs. Astros: MLB Prediction & Analysis
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Astros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Jensen | C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | 0.900 |
| 2 | B. Witt | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0.400 |
| 3 | V. Pasquantino | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.200 |
| 4 | S. Perez | DH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 5 | M. Massey | 2B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .600 | 1.800 |
| 6 | K. Isbel | CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | J. Rave | RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 1.250 |
| 8 | J. Rojas | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 9 | I. Collins | LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | 0.833 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Peña | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .750 | 1.750 |
| 2 | Y. Alvarez | DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.750 |
| 3 | I. Paredes | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 4 | J. Altuve | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 5 | Y. Diaz | C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.750 |
| 6 | C. Walker | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | J. Loperfido | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 8 | D. Varsho | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 9 | J. Barrosa | RF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | 0.500 |
Royals vs. Astros: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Wednesday
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros
- Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Time: 8:10PM ET
- Venue: Daikin Park
Current betting odds
- Spread: Royals (+1.5, -144), Astros (-1.5, +138)
- Moneyline: Royals +150, Astros -156
- Total (Over/Under): 8.5 runs (-121/+117)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Royals: 42.6%
- Astros: 57.4%
Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Royals a win probability of 42.6%, while the Astros have a win probability of 57.4%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Astros are more likely to beat the Royals in the MLB game at Daikin Park on Wednesday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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