The Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros are set to face off in an exciting matchup on May 14, 2025. Both teams are closely matched, with the Royals playing at 25-19 and the Astros at 21-20. Pitchers Michael Lorenzen and Colton Gordon are expected to take the mound for their respective teams. Lorenzen recently pitched a stellar game against the Boston Red Sox, throwing seven scoreless innings, while Gordon looks to secure a win for the Astros following a recent victory over the Royals.

In terms of betting, the Astros have a slight advantage with a moneyline of -136 compared to the Royals’ +115. Moreover, the Astros are performing well at home with a 7-3 record in their last ten games, while the Royals have been solid on the road, covering the spread in four of their last five games. With the total set at 8.0 runs, experts lean towards the over on this matchup, emphasizing potential high-scoring play due to both teams' offensive capabilities.