Red Sox vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 24

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  • The Astros are -140 favorites vs the Red Sox
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Brayan Bello
  • Astros starting pitcher: Jonathan France
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The Boston Red Sox (+115) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-140) on Thursday, August 24, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm EDT in Houston.

The Astros are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+140).

The Red Sox vs Astros Over/Under is 11 total runs for the game.

This season, the Red Sox are 67-60 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 64-64 ATS.

Red Sox vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Red Sox+1.5 -165O 11 -250+115
Astros -1.5 +140U 11 +195-140

Red Sox vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the will win Thursday‘s MLB matchup with confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Red Sox and Astros and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Pablo Reyes has hit the Runs Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+10.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 24 games (+9.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Brayan Bello has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+9.10 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 24 games (+8.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the RBIs Under in 19 of his last 24 games (+8.55 Units / 19% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jose Altuve has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 24 games (+12.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Cristian Javier has hit the Strikeouts Under in 14 of his last 16 games (+12.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 12 games at home (+12.00 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the RBIs Over in 24 of his last 47 games (+11.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+11.85 Units / 37% ROI)

Astros vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
Connor Wong 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Rafael Devers 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +400 0.5 -750

Astros vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Connor Wong 0.5 -145 0.5 +110
Rafael Devers 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Kyle Tucker 0.5 -275 0.5 +200

Astros vs Red Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Connor Wong 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Rafael Devers 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Masataka Yoshida 0.5 +210 0.5 -300
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +135 0.5 -185

Astros vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.P. France 4.5 -155 4.5 +120
Brayan Bello 4.5 -105 4.5 -125
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 23 away games (+9.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 44 away games (+6.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 28 of their last 49 away games (+5.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 32 of their last 59 games (+3.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.40 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 55 of their last 93 games (+7.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 42 of their last 73 games (+7.08 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+6.70 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 25 of their last 43 games at home (+4.60 Units / 9% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 65-62 against the Run Line (-4.4 Units / -2.66% ROI).

  • 67-60 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 1.9% ROI
  • 63-58 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.45 Units / -1.04% ROI
  • 58-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.75 Units / -8.49% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 64-64 against the Run Line (-1.6 Units / -1% ROI).

  • 72-56 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.4 Units / -1.27% ROI
  • 65-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.85 Units / -1.29% ROI
  • 60-65 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.45 Units / -7.52% ROI

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Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

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Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

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Astros vs. Red Sox Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Lance McCullers Jr. (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Graeber Kessinger (Astros): Health and Safety Protocols, D10
  • Luis Garcia (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Brantley (Astros): Shoulder, D60
  • Phillip Maton (Astros): Elbow, D15
  • Kaleb Ort (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Zachery Kelly (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Kenley Jansen (Red Sox): Hamstring, Day-to-Day
  • Corey Kluber (Red Sox): Shoulder, D15
  • Gregory Mills (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Jarren Duran (Red Sox): Toe, D10
  • Joely Rodríguez (Red Sox): Hip, D15
  • Raúl Mondesi (Red Sox): Knee, D60

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