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Looking for Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros free MLB predictions? MLB betting sees the Red Sox taking on the Astros on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Red Sox Astros free pick.
2021 MLB Handicapping
(58-52) Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros (59-49)
Date: Wednesday August 3rd, 2022
Time: 8:05 PM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
Projected Pitchers: Urquidy vs, TBD
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox +168 | Astros -200
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Astros -1.5 / Red Sox +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U 8
The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros face off on Wednesday in an MLB game at Minute Maid Park. On Monday it was the Red Sox that were able to secure the 3-2 victory.
Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox come into this game with a 52-52 record overall and they have gone 54-50 on the run line. Boston has won the last two games and they have given up only four runs over the last two games.
The Red Sox are averaging 4.53 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.68 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 24th in the league. Trevor Story has hit 15 home runs and driven in 58 RBIs.
On the mound for the Astros will be Jose Urquidy who sits with a 9-4 record and an ERA of 3.86. In his last start against the Seattle Mariners, Urquidy went 6.2 innings giving up four hits and two runs.
Houston Astros
On the other side of this matchup is the Astros who sit with a 67-37 record overall but they have lost two of their last three games. Over the last three games the Astros have scored only nine runs total and they need to find a way to get the offense going in this game.
The Astros are averaging 4.45 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.36 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while their defense is ranked 3rd in the league. Yordan Alvarez has hit 30 home runs and driven in 71 RBIs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Over is 5-0-2 in Urquidys last 7 Wednesday starts.
Over is 9-1-1 in Urquidys last 11 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1-1 in Astros last 7 vs. American League East.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 overall.
Free Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
Even tough Urquidy has been good, he hasn’t been lights out as of late and the Red Sox are going to find success in this game. Look for the Red Sox’s bats to find success here and they will secure the victory.
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