Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Boston Red Sox in the first game of a three-game American League series at Fenway Park on Friday evening. The Astros are
Game outlook
The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Boston Red Sox in the first game of a three-game American League series at Fenway Park on Friday evening. The Astros are coming off a 6-4 road win over the Texas Rangers, while the Red Sox suffered an 8-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals. With a 59-55 record, the Astros lead the AL West and will have Ronel Blanco (ERA: 2.98) on the mound. The Red Sox, with a 87-75 record, are third in the AL East and will start Tanner Houck (ERA: 3.09). Boston is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -110 with the current line at Boston -129.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros +117 | Red Sox -129
Spread: Astros +1.5 (-172) | Red Sox -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 56%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros secured a 6-4 road win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday after a day off on Thursday. The team's offense was impressive, going 13-for-37 with five walks and four strikeouts. Yordan Alvarez and Victor Caratini each hit a homer to spark the offense. However, the team struggled with runners in scoring position, going 3-for-14 and leaving 10 men on base. Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi performed well, giving up two runs in 5.1 innings. Right-hander Ronel Blanco will be pitching next for the Astros, boasting a 81-81 record with a 2.98 ERA and a .180 opposing batting average this season. Houston ranks 13th in offense, 10th in defense, and holds a 81-81 record, placing them at 22nd in power rankings.