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At Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox (52-52) play the Houston Astros (67-37), with first pitch at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros will give the start to Cristian Javier (6-6), and the Red Sox will counter with Kutter Crawford (2-3).
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Astros (-198) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Red Sox (+165) at home. The total for the Astros-Red Sox game is set at 8.
Astros vs. Red Sox Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-198)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Red Sox
- Game Day: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 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 |
| Alex Bregman | Paternity List | Personal |
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 |
| 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 |
| Danny Santana | Minors | Suspension |
Last Time Out: Astros and Red Sox
Yesterday, the Red Sox claimed a 3-2 victory over the Astros, with Nathan Eovaldi (6.00 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 6 K) registering the win for the Red Sox. Jarren Duran went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Luis Garcia (7.00 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 5 K) was handed the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have won 60 out of the 88 games, or 68.2%, in which they’ve been favored. Houston has a record of 16-10 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -198 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 66.4% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston’s games have gone over the total in 38 of their 104 chances. The Astros have an ATS record of 53-51-0 in 104 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 87 | .309 (10) | .416 (1) | .668 (2) | 8.3% (2) | 18.5% (63) | 15.2% (3) |
| Kyle Tucker | 97 | .240 (106) | .327 (80) | .448 (56) | 4.8% (23) | 16.0% (41) | 11.7% (22) |
| Jose Altuve | 87 | .270 (48) | .358 (31) | .500 (19) | 5.0% (21) | 14.9% (31) | 10.3% (45) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 95 | .243 (104) | .293 (130) | .393 (104) | 1.9% (115) | 12.9% (16) | 5.4% (131) |
| Trey Mancini | 92 | .268 (54) | .347 (48) | .404 (94) | 2.5% (96) | 21.4% (89) | 8.7% (75) |
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have been victorious in 21, or 41.2%, of the 51 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Boston has played as an underdog of +165 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Red Sox have a 37.7% chance of walking away with the win. Boston’s games have gone over the total in 47 of their 104 opportunities. The Red Sox are 55-49-0 against the spread in their 104 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 | 100 | .312 (6) | .388 (8) | .454 (51) | 1.9% (115) | 20.7% (84) | 9.8% (56) |
| Alex Verdugo | 97 | .269 (49) | .308 (112) | .375 (120) | 1.5% (131) | 10.6% (5) | 5.4% (131) |
| J.D. Martínez | 91 | .289 (31) | .354 (35) | .461 (43) | 2.3% (100) | 23.2% (103) | 8.3% (80) |
| Tommy Pham | 96 | .238 (113) | .321 (90) | .374 (123) | 2.8% (84) | 25.9% (127) | 10.9% (36) |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | 91 | .210 (-) | .257 (-) | .321 (-) | 1.0% (-) | 20.1% (-) | 5.9% (-) |
Astros vs. Red Sox Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Astros to emerge victorious (-198 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go over the total (8 runs).