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2023 MLB Handicapping – Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros
(66-59) Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros (71-55)
Date: Wednesday, August 23rd
Time: 8:10 ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston, TX
Projected Starting Pitchers: Chris Sale vs. José Urquidy
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox +100 | Astros -119 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Red Sox +1.5 | Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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Boston Red Sox
So far this season, the Red Sox have an above record of 66-59 placing them 4th in the AL East. On the road, the team is 31-31 while going 35-28 at home.
Boston’s record against the runline currently stands at 65-60 on an average run differential of 0.2. Their over/under is currently 63-60 with an average of 9.5 combined runs per contest.
Red Sox
So far on offense, the Red Sox are averaging 4.9 runs per game (8th). Currently, their combined batting average is 8th in the MLB at .262 to go along with an OPS of .761, placing them 6th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 9th having struck out a total of 9th times and have generated 379 walks.
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Houston Astros
So far this season, the Astros have an above record of 71-55 placing them 2nd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 37-26 while going 34-29 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 63-63 on an average run differential of 0.7. Their over/under is currently 63-60 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 .761 placing them 3rd and 6th, respectively. Currently, Boston is 13th 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 Chris Sale as their starter for today’s game. Through 13 appearances, he has an ERA of 4.5 and record of 5-3. So far, his batting average allowed is .221 to go along with an OBP allowed of .287.
Sale’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 81/18. In terms of home runs, he has given up nine, and has a SLG allowed of .403.
The Astros will turn to José Urquidy as their starter for today’s game. Through nine appearances, he has an ERA of 5.21 and record of 2-3. So far, his batting average allowed is .263 to go along with an OBP allowed of .320.
Urquidy’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 34/13. In terms of home runs, he has given up seven, and has a SLG allowed of .449.
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 1-2 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:
When looking at some of the recent games between the team’s, the Astros have done a good job as the favorite against the Red Sox. In the last three times they were favored, they have gone 2-1. Look for the Astros to take care of business at home.
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