Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction
Tanner Houck will oppose Justin Verlander in Tuesday 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 sizable home favorites and the total sitting at 8.5 runs, what’s the best bet tonight in Houston?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
913 Boston Red Sox (+130) at 914 Houston Astros (-155); o/u 8.5
8:10 p.m. ET, Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Red Sox vs. Astros Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 74% 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
Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports the Red Sox are promoting outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu for Tuesday’s game against the Astros. Abreu earns his first call-up to the majors following a sizzling-hot stretch for Triple-A Worcester in which he’s batted .424 (25-for-59) with nine homers and three steals across 17 games since the outset of August. The 24-year-old outfielder will likely take the roster spot of Jarren Duran, who appears almost certain to land on the injured list due to a left toe contusion that he suffered over the weekend against the Yankees.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Chas McCormick hit a pair of homers Monday as the Astros downed the Red Sox 9-4. McCormick took aim at the Crawford Boxes on both homers. The first, his three-run shot off James Paxton, easily made it over the wall. His second, though, barely eclipsed it and would have been a homer in just two other ballparks, according to Statcast. McCormick has 19 homers this year. He’s hitting .314/.390/.607 in home games.
Red Sox vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Boston
Red Sox vs. Astros MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Houck will be activated off the injured list so that he can start tonight. He’s 3-6 on the year with a 5.05 ERA and is mired in a nine-start winless streak in which he has posted a 0-6 record with a 5.40 ERA. On the other side, Verlander is 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA since he was acquired from the Mets at the deadline, although his 3.93 FIP suggests he has pitched better than his ERA would indicate. Give me Houston tonight.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: HOUSTON ASTROS -155