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A series opener between the Houston Astros (67-36) and Boston Red Sox (51-52) is scheduled for Monday at 8:00 PM ET, at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will give the start to Luis Garcia (8-6), and the Red Sox will turn to Nathan Eovaldi (4-3).
The Astros are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-194) at home over the Red Sox (+163). The game’s total is 7.5.
Astros vs. Red Sox Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-194)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -104)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Red Sox
- Game Day: Monday, August 1, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Michael Brantley | 10 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 10 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Trevor Story | 10 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Matt Strahm | 15 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Rich Hill | 15 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Chris Sale | 15 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Michael Wacha | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tyler Danish | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| James Paxton | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Matt Barnes | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kiké Hernández | 60 Day Injury List | Hip Flexor |
| Josh Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Rob Refsnyder | Day-to-day | Knee |
Last Time Out: Astros and Red Sox
The Astros won their most recent contest versus the Mariners by a 3-2 score yesterday, with Hector Neris picking up the win pitching throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two. Jose Altuve went 2-for-3 to lead them offensively.
The Red Sox earned a 7-2 victory over the Brewers yesterday. Christian Arroyo (2-for-2 with a double) led the way offensively, while Josh Winckowski got the win on the mound after going five innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits while striking out one.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have won 60 out of the 87 games, or 69%, in which they’ve been favored. Houston is 16-11 this season when entering a game favored by -194 or more on the moneyline. The Astros have a 66% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 38 of their 103 games with a total. The Astros have an ATS record of 53-50-0 in 103 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 86 | .311 (7) | .418 (1) | .672 (1) | 8.4% (2) | 18.4% (62) | 15.0% (3) |
| Kyle Tucker | 96 | .242 (106) | .328 (78) | .452 (53) | 4.9% (23) | 16.2% (43) | 11.5% (24) |
| Alex Bregman | 99 | .242 (106) | .352 (40) | .423 (73) | 3.1% (70) | 13.1% (17) | 13.1% (9) |
| Jose Altuve | 86 | .273 (47) | .362 (23) | .506 (16) | 5.1% (21) | 15.0% (31) | 10.5% (45) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 94 | .243 (103) | .293 (133) | .392 (107) | 1.9% (115) | 12.8% (13) | 5.4% (133) |
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have been victorious in 20, or 40%, of the 50 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Boston has been listed as an underdog of +163 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Red Sox have a 38% chance of pulling out a win. Boston’s games have gone over the total in 47 of their 103 opportunities. The Red Sox are 54-49-0 against the spread in their 103 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | 99 | .316 (5) | .392 (7) | .459 (47) | 1.9% (115) | 20.4% (81) | 9.9% (53) |
| Alex Verdugo | 96 | .269 (50) | .308 (113) | .376 (122) | 1.5% (132) | 10.2% (5) | 5.5% (132) |
| J.D. Martínez | 90 | .289 (30) | .355 (34) | .463 (42) | 2.4% (99) | 23.2% (103) | 8.4% (79) |
| Christian Vázquez | 84 | .282 (36) | .327 (81) | .432 (67) | 2.5% (96) | 16.0% (39) | 5.7% (128) |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | 90 | .210 (-) | .257 (-) | .321 (-) | 1.0% (-) | 20.1% (-) | 5.9% (-) |
Astros vs. Red Sox Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Astros to earn the win (-194 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go over the total (7.5 runs).