The Kansas City Royals (75-61) and Houston Astros (73-62) meet for Game 3 of a 4-game series Saturday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Royals vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Kansas City leads 3-2
Houston escaped with a 3-2 win over Kansas City Friday while covering as a -178 home favorite. 2B'Jose Altuve'hit the game-winning RBI double in the bottom of the 9th for the Astros after the Royals gave them a scare by scoring 2 to tie the game in the top of the 9th.
Kansas City has now lost each of its last 3 contests while Houston has won 3 straight. The Royals have lost 2 of their last 3 by 2 or fewer runs, losing by 3 or fewer runs in each of their last 3 losses.