The Houston Astros (68-57) are favored on the moneyline (-109) in Wednesday’s contest with the Boston Red Sox (66-59). First pitch is at 2:10 p.m. ET on MLB Network. The Red Sox, with +151 odds, are favored against the spread (1.5).
Justin Verlander takes the mound for Houston while Cooper Criswell is Boston’s starter for the contest.
Astros vs. Red Sox Odds
Astros vs. Red Sox Promo Codes
Get Your First Deposit Matched up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets!
BetMGM Sportsbook Offer
Exclusive Offer: Get Your First Deposit Matched up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets!
21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY. Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA). 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in DC, Kansas, Nevada, New York or Ontario.
Game Time and Information
Who Will Win Astros vs. Red Sox?
Astros and Red Sox Betting Trends
The Astros have been the moneyline favorite 93 total times this season. They’ve gone 52-41 in those games.
Houston has a record of 52-41 when it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -109 or shorter (55.9% winning percentage).
The Red Sox have been underdogs in 65 games this season and won 31 (47.7%) of those contests.
This season, Boston has won 29 of its 61 games, or 47.5%, when it’s the underdog by at least -108 on the moneyline.
The Astros have played in 125 games with an over/under set, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 50 times (50-71-4).
Games involving the Red Sox have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 66 of 124 chances this season.
Astros Stats & Insights
The Astros have the No. 12 offense in MLB play scoring 4.6 runs per game (575 total runs).
Houston is 11th in MLB action with 149 total home runs.
The Astros’ .261 batting average is second-best in MLB.
Houston’s hitters strike out 7.3 times per game, the third-lowest average in baseball.
The 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Astros pitching staff ranks second in MLB.
Houston has the ninth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.82).
Red Sox Stats & Insights
The Red Sox have scored 624 runs this season, which ranks fourth in MLB.
Boston ranks fifth in Major League Baseball with 159 home runs.
The Red Sox rank second in MLB with a .261 team batting average.
Boston ranks 28th in strikeouts per game (9.7) among MLB offenses.
The Red Sox average the 18th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.5) in the majors this season.
Boston pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.17 ERA this year, which ranks 19th in MLB.
Astros Key Players to Watch
Verlander (3-2) takes the mound for the Astros in his 11th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.95 ERA in 57 2/3 innings pitched, with 51 strikeouts.
Yordan Alvarez leads Houston in batting average (.308) and home runs (25) this season, while also chipping in with 66 RBI.
Alex Bregman is batting .261 with an OBP of .318 and a slugging percentage of .445 this season.
Jose Altuve has 151 hits this season and a slash line of .300/.351/.438.
Yainer Diaz is a key run producer for Houston with a .301 average, 15 homers and 71 RBI.
Red Sox Key Players to Watch
Criswell (5-4) will take to the mound for the Red Sox and make his 14th start of the season.
Jarren Duran is batting .293 with 38 doubles, 13 triples, 17 home runs and 44 walks.
Rafael Devers’ 27 home runs, 77 RBI and .297 batting average all lead his team.
Ceddanne Rafaela is hitting .262 with 17 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 15 walks.
Tyler O’Neill is hitting .262 with 16 doubles, 22 home runs and 40 walks.
Astros and Red Sox Injuries
Astros: Ryan Pressly: 15 Day IL (Back), Justin Verlander: 15 Day IL (Neck), Jose Urquidy: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Oliver Ortega: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Javier: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Kyle Tucker: 60 Day IL (Shin), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Penn Murfee: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kendall Graveman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), J.P. France: 60 Day IL (Undisclosed), Alex Bregman: day-to-day (Elbow)
Red Sox: Cam Booser: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Slaten: 15 Day IL (Elbow), James Paxton: 15 Day IL (Leg), Lucas Giolito: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Chris Murphy: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Liam Hendriks: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bryan Mata: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Garrett Whitlock: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Trevor Story: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Astros vs. Red Sox Prediction
How to Bet on Astros vs. Red Sox
Get more MLB picks.
If you are new to sports betting, read our in-depth guide on betting on Baseball and find the best MLB betting sites and promo codes.