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2022 MLB Handicapping
(20-14) Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox (17-17)
Date: Monday, May 16th, 2022
Time: 7:10 PM ET
Venue: Fenway Park, Boston
Projected Pitchers: Jake Odorizzi vs. Garrett Whitlock
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros +110 Red Sox -130
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5 Red Sox -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox face off on Monday in an American League MLB game at Fenway Park.
Houston Astros
The Astros come into this game with a 23-12 record overall and they have gone 19-16 on the run line. The Astros have won 12 of their last 13 games and on Sunday they secured the 8-0 victory.
The Astros are averaging 4.31 runs per game while giving up 3.17 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th but more impressive has been the pitching which is ranked 3rd in the MLB. Alex Bregman has been the top player for the Astros hitting five home runs and driving in 22 RBIs.
On the mound for the Astros will be Jake Odorizzi who sits with a 3-2 record and an ERA of 3.38. In his last start against the Tigers he went five innings giving up one hit and zero runs.
Boston Red Sox
On the other side of this matchup is the Boston Red Sox who sits with a 13-21 record and they have gone 17-17 on the run line. The Red Sox have won two of their last three games, but in their last game they lost to the Rangers 7-1.
The Red Sox are averaging 3.71 runs per game while giving up 4.06 runs per game. The Red Sox’s offense is ranked 23rd in the league. Rafael Devers has been the top player for the Red Sox hitting six home runs and driving in 19 RBIs.
On the mound for the Red Sox will Garrett Whitlock who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 2.19.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Astros are 4-0 in Odorizzis last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Astros are 10-1 in Odorizzis last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Astros are 8-1 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Red Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 home games.
- Red Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction:
Whitlock has been strong this year, and Odorizzi is also coming off a strong start. Look for this game to be lower scoring, and it wouldn’t shock me if this was a 2-1 or 3-1 type of game. Back the under.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Under
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