Red Sox vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 3

The Boston Red Sox (+165) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-200) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm 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 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Red Sox are 53-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 53-52 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 Wednesday‘s matchup with 59.4% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 38 away games (+15.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Total Bases Over in 25 of his last 38 away games (+13.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 28 games (+11.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 33 away games (+11.30 Units / 29% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Total Bases Under in 34 of his last 48 games at home (+11.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the RBIs Over in 17 of his last 28 games at home (+10.95 Units / 39% 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 16 of his last 22 games at home (+10.10 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Total Bases Over in 26 of his last 48 games at home (+9.45 Units / 18% ROI)

Astros vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Bregman 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Vazquez 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Jake Meyers 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Jeremy Pena 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Jose Altuve 0.5 +300 0.5 -550

Astros vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Bregman 0.5 -225 0.5 +150
Vazquez 0.5 -185 0.5 +130
Jake Meyers 0.5 -145 0.5 +105
Jeremy Pena 0.5 -190 0.5 +135
Jose Altuve 0.5 -250 0.5 +170

Astros vs Red Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Bregman 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
Vazquez 0.5 +195 0.5 -300
Jake Meyers 0.5 +225 0.5 -350
Jeremy Pena 0.5 +170 0.5 -250
Jose Altuve 0.5 +155 0.5 -225

Astros vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Urquidy 4.5 -165 4.5 +120
Rich Hill 3.5 +100 3.5 -145

  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 52 away games (+9.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 76 games (+8.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 48 away games (+7.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 25 of their last 43 away games (+7.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 76 games (+5.60 Units / 7% ROI)

  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 62 of their last 103 games (+20.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 58 of their last 92 games (+18.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games at home (+11.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 60 of their last 89 games (+9.95 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 46 of their last 86 games (+7.15 Units / 7% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 55-50 against the Run Line (+4.75 Units / 3.62% ROI).

  • 53-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -3.07% ROI
  • 46-50 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.15 Units / -7.06% ROI
  • 50-46 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.15 Units / -0.13% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 53-52 against the Run Line (+2.8 Units / 2.3% ROI).

  • 67-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 3.13% ROI
  • 38-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -29.9 Units / -26.07% ROI
  • 63-38 when betting on the total runs Under for +20.95 Units / 17.95% ROI

Opponents have a groundball rate of 76% (22/29) against Brayan Bello — 8th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 45% — 97th Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 37% of Brayan Bello’s pitches (10/27) with two-strikes — 2nd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 62% — second Percentile.

Brayan Bello has not allowed a HR in any of his last three starts dating back to July 6th — Max Fried has the longest active streak at 9.

Brayan Bello has allowed an OBP of .463 (41 PA’s) — 9th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .303 — third Percentile.

Jose Urquidy: Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 33% (63/189) against Jose Urquidy this season — 4th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — seventh Percentile.

Jose Urquidy has struck out just 16% (39/244) of right-handed batters he faced this season — 6th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — ninth Percentile.

Jose Urquidy has a strike rate of 70% (547/786) vs left-handed batters this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — 97th Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 18% (60/337) against Jose Urquidy this season — 6th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — ninth Percentile.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

  
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