Red Sox Betting Insights

Astros Host Red Sox to Start Three-Game Series

Pregame Analysis and Predictions

On Monday, August 19, the Houston Astros host the Boston Red Sox to kick off a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros, with a record of 67-56, have been favored in 90 games this season, winning 51 or 56.7% of those games.

The Red Sox, sitting at 65-58, have struggled on the road this season, posting only a 30-35 record.

Starting Pitchers

Hunter Brown will take the mound for the Astros, while James Paxton will start for the Red Sox.

Betting Trends

The Astros are 14-17 (45.2%) as a road favorite, which ranks as the third-worst record in Major League Baseball.

• The Red Sox are 19-20 (48.7%) as a road underdog.
• The over/under has gone over in eight of the Astros' last 12 games.
• The under has hit in five of the Red Sox's last seven games.

Prediction

The Astros are the slight favorites in this matchup, but the Red Sox have been playing well lately and could pull off an upset.

The Astros' bullpen has been a bit shaky, so the Red Sox could potentially capitalize on that if they can get to the late innings with a lead.

Ultimately, I think the Astros will win the series, but the Red Sox could certainly take one or two games.