Red Sox vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 2

The Boston Red Sox (+155) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-190) on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston.

The Astros are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+105).

The Red Sox vs Astros Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Red Sox are 52-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 53-51 ATS.

Red Sox vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Red Sox vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 58.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Red Sox and Astros and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 37 away games (+14.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 33 away games (+12.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 32 away games (+12.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Total Bases Over in 24 of his last 37 away games (+12.25 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Enrique Hernandez has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 24 away games (+10.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today

    And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the RBIs Over in 17 of his last 27 games at home (+11.95 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Total Bases Over in 26 of his last 47 games at home (+10.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Total Bases Under in 33 of his last 47 games at home (+10.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Framber Valdez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 13 of his last 17 games (+10.25 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 21 games at home (+9.10 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Astros vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Aledmys Diaz 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
    Jake Meyers 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
    Jeremy Pena 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
    Jose Altuve 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
    Kyle Tucker 0.5 +290 0.5 -500

    Astros vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Aledmys Diaz 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
    Jake Meyers 0.5 -155 0.5 +110
    Jeremy Pena 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
    Jose Altuve 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
    Kyle Tucker 0.5 -200 0.5 +145

    Astros vs Red Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Aledmys Diaz 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
    Jake Meyers 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
    Jeremy Pena 0.5 +150 0.5 -225
    Jose Altuve 0.5 +190 0.5 -275
    Kyle Tucker 0.5 +140 0.5 -200

    Astros vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Cristian Javier 7.5 +110 7.5 -160
    Kutter Crawford 4.5 +105 4.5 -150

  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 51 away games (+8.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 75 games (+6.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 47 away games (+6.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 75 games (+6.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 24 of their last 42 away games (+6.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 61 of their last 102 games (+19.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 58 of their last 91 games (+19.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 19 of their last 27 games at home (+12.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 60 of their last 88 games (+12.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 46 of their last 85 games (+8.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 54-50 against the Run Line (+3.75 Units / 2.89% ROI).

    • 52-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.75 Units / -4.45% ROI
    • 46-49 when betting on the total runs Over for -7 Units / -6.12% ROI
    • 49-46 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.15 Units / -1% ROI

    Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 53-51 against the Run Line (+3.8 Units / 3.15% ROI).

    • 67-37 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.55 Units / 4.38% ROI
    • 38-62 when betting on the total runs Over for -28.75 Units / -25.32% ROI
    • 62-38 when betting on the total runs Under for +19.95 Units / 17.25% ROI

    Opponents have a groundball rate of just 23% (8/35) against Kutter Crawford — tied for 4th lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 42% — fourth Percentile.

    Kutter Crawford has walked 1 of 43 batters (2%) — tied for 10th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 7% — 92nd Percentile.

    Kutter Crawford has allowed a slugging percentage of just .148 (4 Total Bases / 27 ABs) against right-handed batters — 2nd best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .434 — 98th Percentile.

    Kutter Crawford has a strike rate of 69% (101/146) — 7th highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 65% — 95th Percentile.

    Cristian Javier: Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Cristian Javier has a first-pitch strike rate of just 49% (387/784) since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 131 total IP; League Avg: 62% — 0 Percentile.

    Cristian Javier has thrown elevated pitches 56% of the time (219/389) when behind in the count this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

    Opponents are hitting just .093 (40-for-428) against Cristian Javier with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 131 total IP; League Avg: .167 — 99th Percentile.

    Cristian Javier has allowed a slugging percentage of just .143 (61 Total Bases / 428 ABs) with two-strikes since the start of last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 131 total IP; League Avg: .269 — 100th Percentile.

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