Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction
James Paxton will oppose Cristian Javier in Monday night’s pitching matchup at Minute Maid Park, where the Astros will host the Red Sox at 8:10 p.m. ET. With the Astros listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 9 runs, what’s the best bet tonight in Houston?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
961 Boston Red Sox (+110) at 962 Houston Astros (-130); o/u 9
8:10 p.m. ET, Monday, August 21, 2023
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Red Sox vs. Astros Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 63% of bets are on the Astros’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Boston Red Sox DFS SPIN
Rafael Devers went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored on Sunday in a win over the Yankees. Devers started the game off with a 380-foot home run off Clarke Schmidt that left the bat at 104 mph for his 29th home run of the year. He would later add a 105.8 mph double, a 100.7 mph single, and a seventh inning intentional walk in an authoritative showing at the plate. Devers is hitting .274/.347/.530 on the season with 85 RBI and 68 runs scored to go along with the 29 home runs. He’s just 26-years-old and will be one of the best hitters in the American League for the foreseeable future.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Kyle Tucker (illness) entered in the seventh inning of Sunday’s contest against the Mariners as a pinch hitter. Tucker missed most of the weekend series against the Mariners due to an illness. He wanted to start Sunday’s game, but Astros skipper Dusty Baker thought better of it. However, with the Astros down by a run, Baker called upon the 26-year-old superstar. He ended up flying out to left field and the Astros were swept at home by Seattle. Tucker should be ready to go for Monday’s contest against the Red Sox.
Red Sox vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games
Red Sox vs. Astros MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Give me the over. Over his last three starts (14 1/3 innings), Javier has a 5.65 ERA and a 7.10 FIP. While Paxton owns a 3.31 ERA over his last three starts (16 1/3 innings), his 6.21 FIP suggests that he hasn’t pitched as well as his ERA would suggest. Boston’s bullpen also hasn’t been great since August 1, posting a 6.27 EA and 5.22 FIP.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: RED SOX/ASTROS OVER 9
