We are obviously just a couple weeks into the 2024 MLB season, but the fact that the Kansas City Royals (7-4) have a better record out of the gate than the Houston Astros (4-8) is still kind of surprising. To be fair, Houston faced a higher quality of opponent in their first three series’ of the year, but K.C. proved that doesn’t matter in their 4-3 victory over the Astros on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
Before Betting on April 10 Astros vs Royals
Houston was able to salvage a 4-game split with division rival and defending World Series champion Texas with 3-1 and 10-5 victories over the weekend. That was somewhat calming after a disappointing 2-5 home stand to start the year but the Astros couldn’t keep that momentum going when they dropped the opener in Kansas City on Tuesday night.
The Royals have momentum as they’ve now run their win streak to five straight games. Four of those wins came against the 2-9 White Sox, but the stretch still has K.C. pointed in the right direction. Kansas City rallied from a 3-0 deficit on Tuesday against the Astros to win the game in the 10th inning so the positive mojo is for real.
The Astros will try to even up the series on Wednesday behind Spencer Arrighetti in his MLB debut. Houston may have ideally wanted to be patient with their top pitching prospect, but injuries to Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander, Jose Urquidy, and others have forced their hand. The right-hander Arrighetti had a 720 ERA in two Spring Training starts.
Kansas City counters with Seth Lugo (1-0, 0.71) who is trying to build on two great starts to begin 2024. Lugo threw 6.0 IP of 2-hit, shutout ball against the Twins in his first outing of the year and followed that up with 6.2 IP against the White Sox on Thursday while allowing just one run.
Houston vs Kansas City MLB Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Point Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | ASTROS (1.87) | K.C. (2.05) | 9.5 | ASTROS -1.5 (2.40) | K.C. +1.5 (1.62) |
| MyBookie | ASTROS (1.71) | K.C. (2.20) | 9.5 | ASTROS -1.5 (2.10) | K.C. +1.5 (1.77) |
| BetUS | ASTROS (1.86) | K.C. (2.05) | 9.5 | ASTROS -1.5 (2.40) | K.C. +1.5 (1.62) |
| SportsBetting.ag | ASTROS (1.87) | K.C. (2.05) | 9.5 | ASTROS -1.5 (2.40) | K.C. +1.5 (1.62) |
| XBet | ASTROS (1.99) | K.C. (1.82) | 9.5 | ASTROS -1.5 (2.33) | K.C. +1.5 (1.61) |
April 10 Astros vs Royals MLB Prediction & Pick
The Astros had Kansas City on the ropes on Tuesday but couldn’t finish them off. Arrighetti is a top ranked prospect for Houston and could be great – or could be fighting nerves in his MLB debut. Lugo has been solid to start to begin 2024 and is the known commodity here.Â
