The Kansas City Royals look to end their four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Astros for the opener of a four-game series on Monday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Houston is the -153 money-line favorite (risk $153 to win $100) in the latest Astros vs. Royals odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Kansas City is the +143 underdog.

The contest is one of 10 on the MLB schedule for Monday evening. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)

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