Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros predictions

Kansas City Royals
Minute Maid ParkATTH, BSKC, MLBN
Royals
30-50
Royals
Thu Jul 7
Astros
53-28
Astros
Houston Astros
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.Born and raised in St. Louis. My sports fandom started with my local teams and has only grown broader and broader since day 1. I love having action all around the sports world, but my primary betting interests and handicapping lie with the NHL and MLB. I combine experience playing and coaching those sports with obsession, fandom, observations, trends and more to bring you the most knowledgeable insight possible for your picks.

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