Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction
Brayan Bello will oppose J.P. France in Thursday afternoon’s pitching matchup at Minute Maid Park, where the Astros will host the Red Sox at 2:10 p.m. ET. With the Astros listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 9.5 runs, what’s the smart bet today in Houston?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
905 Boston Red Sox (+105) at 906 Houston Astros (-125); o/u 9.5
2:10 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 24, 2023
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Red Sox vs. Astros Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 72% 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
Adam Duvall went 2-for-4 with the game-winning three-run homer on Wednesday to lead the Red Sox to a 7-5 win over the Astros. Duvall drew a walk in the third inning, then knocked a base hit in the fifth before scoring on a groundout. He later came through in a clutch spot in the top of the tenth inning, taking Kendall Graveman deep for a three-run homer to put the Red Sox ahead. The 34-year-old slugger is hitting .259/.322/.541 with 14 homers and 42 RBI across 245 plate appearances.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Yainer Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI on Wednesday against the Red Sox. Diaz continues to impress at the plate. He knocked base hits in the third and sixth inning before driving in a run with a single in the tenth. The 24-year-old has become a regular in the lineup, getting starts at catcher, designated hitter, and first base. Diaz is slashing .286/.302/.541 with 18 homers and 46 RBI across 298 plate appearances.
Red Sox vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games at home
Red Sox vs. Astros MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Bello is 3.12 ERA and 4.02 FIP over his last three starts, which span 17 1/3 innings, while France is 1-1 with a 2.77 ERA and 4.11 FIP over his last two starts (13 innings). That said, both offenses have been on fire of late. Over the Red Sox’ last eight games, they own a 112 wRC+, whereas the Astros have posted a 137 wRC+ over their last seven matchups. Boston’s bullpen has also had issues, posting a 5.68 ERA and 5.35 FIP over the past week. Give me the over in Houston today.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: RED SOX/ASTROS OVER 9.5