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At Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox (three consecutive victories) meet the Houston Astros at 2:10 PM ET. The Astros will give the start to Jose Urquidy (9-4), and the Red Sox will turn to Brayan Bello (0-3).
The Astros (-219) are moneyline favorites at home over the Red Sox (+180). The total for the Astros-Red Sox game is 8.5.
Astros vs. Red Sox Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-219)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -117, Under: -104)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Red Sox
- Game Day: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | 10 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| 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 |
| Danny Santana | Minors | Suspension |
Last Time Out: Astros and Red Sox
Yesterday, the Red Sox claimed a 2-1 victory over the Astros, with Kutter Crawford (6.00 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 6 K) earning the win for the Red Sox. Rafael Devers finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive attack. Cristian Javier (6.00 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have been favored 89 times and won 60, or 67.4%, of those games. Houston is 13-8 this season when entering a game favored by -219 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 68.7% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston’s games have gone over the total in 38 of their 105 chances. The Astros are 53-52-0 ATS in their 105 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 88 | .308 (10) | .414 (1) | .666 (2) | 8.2% (2) | 18.8% (67) | 15.0% (3) |
| Kyle Tucker | 98 | .238 (113) | .327 (80) | .444 (58) | 4.8% (24) | 16.3% (45) | 11.8% (22) |
| Alex Bregman | 101 | .243 (106) | .353 (36) | .422 (79) | 3.1% (68) | 13.2% (17) | 13.2% (9) |
| Jose Altuve | 88 | .272 (46) | .359 (28) | .501 (17) | 5.0% (21) | 14.9% (29) | 10.2% (46) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 96 | .246 (97) | .295 (129) | .394 (103) | 1.9% (116) | 12.8% (15) | 5.3% (134) |
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have won in 22, or 42.3%, of the 52 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Boston has played as an underdog of +180 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 35.7% chance of walking away with the win. Boston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 47 of their 105 opportunities. The Red Sox are 56-49-0 against the spread in their 105 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 88 | .326 (4) | .380 (14) | .612 (3) | 6.0% (10) | 18.2% (61) | 6.8% (103) |
| Xander Bogaerts | 100 | .312 (6) | .388 (8) | .454 (51) | 1.9% (116) | 20.7% (83) | 9.8% (53) |
| Alex Verdugo | 98 | .266 (55) | .305 (115) | .371 (126) | 1.5% (131) | 11.0% (6) | 5.4% (132) |
| J.D. Martínez | 92 | .285 (33) | .351 (42) | .455 (50) | 2.3% (101) | 23.7% (107) | 8.2% (81) |
| Eric Hosmer | 90 | .269 (51) | .333 (68) | .388 (112) | 2.2% (104) | 14.9% (29) | 8.9% (70) |
Astros vs. Red Sox Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Astros to emerge victorious (-219 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (8.5 runs).