Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/13/26, 6:24 PM  by Matt Lowrimore | Modified on 6/13/26 at 6:26 PM in MLB Picks

To round out the week, a full 15-game MLB slate is scheduled for Sunday, which will include an American League matchup between the Kansas City Royals and the Houston Astros. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Royals and Astros. 

Houston enters this game still trying to establish themselves in the AL West. As it stands, the Astros are in fourth place in the division. Looking to inch closer to .500, Houston is scheduled to start Spencer Arrighetti, who has a record of 7-1 and an ERA of 2.21. Note that Arrighetti has been excellent on the road, which suggests that he could limit an average Royals’ offense.

As for Kansas City, they enter this game well under .500 and are currently in last place in the AL Central. Starting this game for the Royals will be Stephen Kolek, who has a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 3.14. The good news is that Kolek has been lights out at home this season, which further suggests that this game will be a pitchers’ duel.