Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction 8/17/2021 by Tony T.
Astros at Royals—MLB pick is Houston Astros on run line -1.5 runs at -125. Starting for Houston is Framber Valdez. The lefty has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his past four starts. Daniel Lynch to counter for the Royals. Past three starts the lefthander surrendered seven earned runs in 15 2/3rd innings. As this series opened the Astros had won five of seven with KC losing seven of nine. Past ten games Astros bullpen an ERA 1.54, WHIP 1.06 and opponents batting .189. Houston best in baseball in run production, hitting and contact. KC 26th in scoring and 28th in homers. Play Houston run line -1.5 runs at -125.