Royals vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Jul 5, 2022

The Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals clash in MLB at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, starting at 8:10PM ET.

The Astros will have Luis Garcia (6-5, 3.54 ERA) start, pitting him against Zack Greinke (2-4, 4.38 ERA) for the Royals.

Dimers' top betting picks for Royals vs. Astros, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Royals vs. Astros?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Royals-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 70% chance of defeating the Royals.

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Royals vs. Astros Current Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (-120), Royals +1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Astros -250, Royals +220
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-120/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Royals, with -120 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +105.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -250, which means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at +220, where you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 57% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Royals vs. Astros

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Royals @ +220 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8 @ -120 via BetMGM (57% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Even though the Astros are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Royals +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Royals moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Royals vs. Astros Probabilities

Use our widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Kansas City vs. Houston, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Royals-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Royals vs. Astros on Tuesday July 5, 2022.

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Royals vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Astros and Royals at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
• Date: Tuesday July 5, 2022
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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