- Matchup: Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Houston (-132) Kansas City (+110)
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The Kansas City Royals (28-40) are set to face off against the Houston Astros (31-39) at Kauffman Stadium this Saturday. The current moneyline shows Houston at -132, while Kansas City stands at +110. The over/under for this match is set at 9. Starting pitchers anticipated for this matchup include Mike Burrows and Noah Cameron.
This season, the Astros have recorded 114 doubles and smashed 88 home runs. As a team, Houston boasts a slugging percentage of .407, accumulating 586 strikeouts and drawing 236 walks. The Astros are currently averaging 4.5 runs per game, placing them 13th league-wide. They have achieved 303 RBIs and 570 hits, resulting in a collective batting average of .242 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .318.
The Astros’ pitching staff has recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85, ranking them 29th in the league, while achieving 588 strikeouts. Houston pitchers have given up 89 home runs and 353 runs, placing them 27th in MLB. Their walk rate is noticeable, with 329 walks issued as their Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) stands at 4.89. The team has allowed 557 hits across 9 innings and 333 earned runs. The ratio of strikeouts to walks is 1.79, and the collective WHIP (Walks and Hits per Innings Pitched) sits at 1.44.
Houston’s bullpen has managed a save success rate of 85.0%, participating in 48 save situations with 17 saves achieved out of 20 attempts. They have faced the challenge of 106 inherited base runners this season, with 26.4% of them scoring. The relief pitchers have entered high-stress situations 55 times, while the team sent 211 relievers to the mound throughout the year. The Houston bullpen has secured 28 holds as well, ranking 26th in MLB.
This season, the Astros have tallied 1,852 putouts, complemented by 542 assists and only 28 errors. Their fielding percentage stands at .988, positioning them 5th in the league, while recording a total of 64 double plays. They convert 70.7% of balls put in play into outs during their 5,556 innings, ranking them 10th in professional baseball.
Mike Burrows has pitched 172 innings in his career and racked up 159 strikeouts. With a career win-loss record of 6-12, his FIP is 4.63 and he has faced 742 batters in the majors. Burrows holds an ERA of 4.70, having allowed 90 earned runs, and his WHIP is recorded at 1.388. He has given up 177 hits, averaging 9.3 hits every 9 innings, alongside 62 walks.
The Kansas City Royals have hit 63 home runs and produced 258 RBIs this season. They have accumulated 112 doubles, drawn 237 walks, and scored a total of 267 runs. The Royals currently boast an on-base percentage of .315 and a batting average of .239. Collectively, they hold a slugging percentage (SLG) of .379, averaging 3.93 runs per game, which ranks them 28th in the league. They have observed 550 strikeouts (19th in MLB) and have a total of 541 hits.
Kansas City’s pitching staff showcases a WHIP of 1.382 and a FIP of 4.42 this year. They sit 22nd in the league for hits allowed with 569. The Royals’ pitchers have allowed 315 runs throughout the season, corresponding to an ERA of 4.38 (with 293 earned runs allowed). Their strikeout to walk ratio is 8.30 (556 strikeouts vs. 263 walks), issuing 82 homers while yielding 4.71 runs per 9 innings (19th in MLB).
The Royals’ bullpen has inherited 29.8% of 57 base runners. Their relievers have taken the mound 77 times under high-pressure situations and faced runners on base on 45 occasions. With 63 save attempts, Kansas City has accrued 29 holds but unfortunately has 15 blown saves. They are ranked 21st in the league with a save success rate of 55.9% and have used 216 relief pitchers so far this season.
Defensively, the Kansas City Royals have executed 57 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .988 (7th in MLB). They have recorded 578 assists, 29 errors, and achieved a total of 1,807 putouts this year. With 5,421 innings played, the Royals currently showcase a defensive efficiency rate of 69.7% (18th in MLB).
Noah Cameron, boasting a career record of 12-11, has achieved a 3.28 ERA, allowing only 7.5 hits per nine innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.95, having faced 831 batters during his career. Cameron has surrendered 74 earned runs, achieving a WHIP of 1.131 with a FIP of 3.2. Over his career, he has allowed 170 hits while amassing 177 strikeouts in 203 innings.
Who will come out on top in this MLB game—will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Predicted Pick: Take Houston (-132)
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