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2023 MLB Handicapping – Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros
(66-58) Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros (70-55)
Date: Monday, August 21st
Time: 8:10 ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston, TX
Projected Starting Pitchers: James Paxton vs. Cristian Javier
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox +111 | Astros -133 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Red Sox +1.5 | Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
Boston Red Sox
Heading into the game, the Red Sox are riding a three game winning streak and have a record of 66-58. Currently, they are 4th in the AL East. On the road, the team is 31-30 while going 35-28 at home.
Boston’s record against the runline currently stands at 65-59 on an average run differential of 0.3. Their over/under is currently 62-60 with an average of 9.5 combined runs per contest.
Red Sox
On offense, the Red Sox come into the game with a batting average of .262 and an OBP of .760 placing them 3rd and 6th, respectively. Currently, Boston is 15th in home runs and 8th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Red Sox are at .433 (6th) and 8th in isolated power.
Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Astros are riding a three game losing streak and have a record of 70-55. Currently, they are 2nd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 37-26 while going 33-29 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 62-63 on an average run differential of 0.6. Their over/under is currently 62-60 with an average of 9.1 combined runs per contest.
Astros
On offense, the Red Sox come into the game with a batting average of .262 and an OBP of .760 placing them 3rd and 6th, respectively. Currently, Boston is 15th in home runs and 8th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Red Sox are at .433 (6th) and 8th in isolated power.
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Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Red Sox will turn to James Paxton as their starter for today’s game. Through 16 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.34 and record of 7-3. So far, his batting average allowed is .227 to go along with an OBP allowed of .279.
Paxton’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 93/23. In terms of home runs, he has given up 14, and has a SLG allowed of .406.
The Astros will turn to Cristian Javier as their starter for today’s game. Through 23 appearances, he has an ERA of 4.49 and record of 8-2. So far, his batting average allowed is .226 to go along with an OBP allowed of .292.
Javier’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 112/42. In terms of home runs, he has given up 19, and has a SLG allowed of .414.
Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Red Sox head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Red Sox they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Astros are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Astros have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Red Sox are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Astros have a record of 0-3 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
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Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Even though they are the underdog, I like the Red Sox to continue their recent success over the Astros and am picking them straight-up. For today’s best bet, I like Boston on the moneyline.
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