The Houston Astros (59-55) and Boston Red Sox (61-52) open a 3-game set at Fenway Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Astros vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Astros won 5-2 last year
The Astros won 2 of 3 games at the Texas Rangers, wrapping up the series with a 6-4 victory as -126 favorites Wednesday with the Over (9) barely hitting. LF Yordan Alvarez'belted a 117-mph HR, his hardest shot of the year for Houston, which has won 2 straight after enduring a 3-game skid Saturday through Monday.
The Red Sox failed to complete a 3-game sweep at the Kansas City Royals. They lost 8-4 as +124 underdogs in the Wednesday finale as the Over (8.5) cashed. Wednesday’s loss snapped a 3-game win streak for Boston.