Astros vs Royals Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for May 14

Odds updated as of 4:15 a.m.

On Wednesday in MLB, the Houston Astros are up against the Kansas City Royals.

Here's everything you need to know before checking out today's MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Astros vs Royals Game Info

• Houston Astros (21-20) vs. Kansas City Royals (25-19)
• Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
• Venue: Daikin Park -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: SCHN and FDSKC

Astros vs Royals Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: HOU: (-132) | KC: (+112)
• Spread: HOU: -1.5 (+162) | KC: +1.5 (-196)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)

Astros vs Royals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Colton Gordon (Astros) - 0-0, 0.00 ERA vs Michael Lorenzen (Royals) - 3-3, 3.57 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Colton Gordon to the mound, while Michael Lorenzen (3-3) will answer the bell for the Royals. Gordon did not appear in a game when his team was the moneyline favorite last season. The Royals have gone 5-3-0 ATS in Lorenzen's eight starts with a set spread. The Royals have been the underdog on the moneyline in six of Lorenzen's starts this season, and they went 3-3 in those games.

Astros vs Royals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Astros win (55%)

Astros vs Royals Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Astros-Royals, Houston is the favorite at -132, and Kansas City is +112 playing on the road.

Astros vs Royals Spread

• The Royals are at +1.5 on the runline against the Astros. The Royals are -196 to cover the spread, and the Astros are +162.

Astros vs Royals Over/Under

• An over/under of 8.5 has been set for Astros-Royals on May 14, with the over being -105 and the under -115.

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Astros vs Royals Betting Trends

• The Astros have been chosen as favorites in 30 games this year and have walked away with the win 16 times (53.3%) in those games.
• Houston has a record of 11-6 in contests when oddsmakers favor them by -132 or more on the moneyline.
• The Astros and their opponents have hit the over in 18 of their 41 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Astros have posted a record of 22-19-0 against the spread this season.
• The Royals have won 48% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (12-13).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +112 or longer, Kansas City has gone 6-8 (42.9%).
• The Royals have played in 44 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 15 times (15-28-1).
• The Royals have a 23-21-0 record against the spread this season.

Astros Player Leaders

• Jeremy Pena has 47 hits to go with a slugging percentage of .456, both of which are best among Houston hitters this season. He has a .297 batting average and an on-base percentage of .351.
• Among qualifying hitters in MLB, he ranks 21st in batting average, 53rd in on-base percentage, and 56th in slugging.
• Pena has hit safely in six games in a row. In his last 10 games he is batting .349 with two doubles, two home runs, a walk and nine RBIs.
• Isaac Paredes leads Houston in OBP (.383) this season, fueled by 39 hits. He's batting .265 while slugging .422.
• He ranks 62nd in batting average, 19th in on-base percentage and 69th in slugging among qualifying hitters.
• Jake Meyers is batting .308 with a .427 slugging percentage and 14 RBI this year.
• Meyers takes a two-game hitting streak into this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .375 with a double, three walks and an RBI.
• Jose Altuve has four home runs, 14 RBI and a batting average of .263 this season.
• Altuve takes a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with two doubles and a walk.

Royals Player Leaders

• Bobby Witt Jr. has racked up a team-best OBP (.378) and slugging percentage (.512), and paces the Royals in hits (53, while batting .312).
• Including all the qualifying players in the majors, he is 11th in batting average, 24th in on-base percentage and 21st in slugging percentage.
• Maikel Garcia is hitting .289 with 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 17 walks. He's slugging .447 with an on-base percentage of .359.
• Including all qualified hitters, he ranks 29th in batting average, 44th in on-base percentage and 59th in slugging percentage.
• Vinnie Pasquantino has five doubles, a triple, six home runs and 10 walks while hitting .225.
• Jonathan India is batting .245 with eight doubles, a home run and 21 walks.

Astros vs Royals Head to Head

• 5/13/2025: 2-1 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -138, Underdog Moneyline: +118)
• 5/12/2025: 7-5 KC (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -130, Underdog Moneyline: +110)
• 4/27/2025: 7-3 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)
• 4/26/2025: 2-0 KC (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)
• 4/25/2025: 2-0 KC (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -118, Underdog Moneyline: -100)
• 9/1/2024: 7-2 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -158, Underdog Moneyline: +134)
• 8/31/2024: 5-2 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -130, Underdog Moneyline: +110)
• 8/30/2024: 3-2 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -180, Underdog Moneyline: +152)
• 8/29/2024: 6-3 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -158, Underdog Moneyline: +134)
• 4/11/2024: 13-3 KC (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -130, Underdog Moneyline: +110)

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