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2023 MLB Handicapping – Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox
(74-58) Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox (69-62)
Date: Monday, August 28th
Time: 7:10 ET
Venue: Fenway Park Boston, MA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Cristian Javier vs. Chris Sale
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros +108 | Red Sox -128 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5 | Red Sox -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.5
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Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Astros are riding a two game winning streak and have a record of 74-58. Currently, they are 3rd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 39-27 while going 35-31 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 66-66 on an average run differential of 0.7. Their over/under is currently 68-61 with an average of 9.3 combined runs per contest.
Astros
So far on offense, the Astros are averaging 5 runs per game (6th). Currently, their combined batting average is 5th in the MLB at .256 to go along with an OPS of .753, placing them 8th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 4th having struck out a total of 4th times and have generated 449 walks.
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Boston Red Sox
So far this season, the Red Sox have an above record of 69-62 placing them 4th in the AL East. On the road, the team is 33-32 while going 36-30 at home.
Boston’s record against the runline currently stands at 68-63 on an average run differential of 0.3. Their over/under is currently 69-60 with an average of 9.7 combined runs per contest.
Red Sox
On offense, the Astros come into the game with a batting average of .256 and an OBP of .753 placing them 8th and 8th, respectively. Currently, Houston is 8th in home runs and 5th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Astros are at .425 (9th) and 12th in isolated power.
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Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Astros will turn to Cristian Javier as their starter for today’s game. Through 24 appearances, he has an ERA of 4.52 and record of 9-2. So far, his batting average allowed is .230 to go along with an OBP allowed of .298.
Javier’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 115/45. In terms of home runs, he has given up 20, and has a SLG allowed of .418.
The Red Sox will turn to Chris Sale as their starter for today’s game. Through 14 appearances, he has an ERA of 4.68 and record of 5-3. So far, his batting average allowed is .227 to go along with an OBP allowed of .289.
Sale’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 90/19. In terms of home runs, he has given up 10, and has a SLG allowed of .415.
Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Astros head into the game having gone 7-3 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Astros they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Red Sox are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Red Sox have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Astros are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Red Sox have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
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Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
In addition to being favored, the Red Sox have been good at home this season. Currently, the moneyline sits at -128 and I see there being good value in taking the Red Sox straight-up.
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