The Royals are on a 0-5 run in the first game of a series while the Astros are 17-4 their last 21 road games when favored by -120 or more.

Experience matters as Jake Odorizzi should be able to navigate a weaker lineup.
Houston has both the power and slashing consistency to make this thing ugly. The team boasts the highest batting average (.266) and on-base percentage (.339) in the league.


The Astros are undefeated in their last seven games in Kauffman Stadium so go with Houston to win their eighth consecutive game here on Monday night.