Royals vs Astros Picks and Prediction – 5/15/2025

The Kansas City Royals wrap up their three games series in Houston against the Astros on Wednesday. The Royals are 3rd in the AL Central. Kansas City has won eight of their last ten games. The Royals beat the Astros 7-5 on Monday. Kansas City is averaging 8.1 hits per game. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks. 

Michael Lorenzen will make his 9th start on the hill for the Kansas City Royals. Lorenzen is 3-3 on the season with 45.1 innings pitched. Lorenzen has 40 strikeouts and carries a 3.57 ERA. Lorenzen pitched 7 innings in his last start allowing 3 hits and no runs. 

The Houston Astros are 4th in the AL West. The Astros have won four of their last ten games. Houston is averaging 4.2 runs scored per game with 8.4 hits. The Astros carry a 13-9 home field record. 

The Houston Astros carry a 3.53 team ERA. The Astros have allowed 36 home runs and have hit 33 home runs. Houston carries a .251 team batting average. The Astros have lost two of their last three series. 

The Kansas City Royals show value as road underdogs on Wednesday. The Royals will feature Michael Lorenzen on the mount. Lorenzen is coming off his best start of the season. Watch for Lorenzen to lead the Royals to another victory. Final Score Prediction, Kansas City Royals win 4-2.