Monday’s game between the Houston Astros (67-56) and Boston Red Sox (65-58) squaring off at Minute Maid Park has a projected final score of 6-5 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Astros, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will start at 8:10 p.m. ET on August 19.

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Astros vs. Red Sox Matchup Info

• When: Monday, August 19, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: SCHN
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Astros vs. Red Sox Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 6, Red Sox 5
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Astros vs. Red Sox Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has been chosen as the favorite in 88 games this year, and has walked away with the win 50 times (56.8%) in those games.
• This season, the Astros have been victorious 43 times in 74 chances when named as a favorite of at least -125 or shorter on the moneyline.
• Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 48 of 123 opportunities.
• The Astros had a 9-3 record across the 12 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups, Houston and its opponents combined to hit the over four times (all 15 of the games had set totals).

Red Sox Betting Insights

• Boston has won 49.2% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (29-30).
• The Red Sox are 16-19 (winning 45.7% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +105 or longer.
• Boston has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 65 times this season for a 65-50-7 record against the over/under.
• In 10 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Red Sox have a record of 5-5.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Boston and its opponents have combined to hit the over 11 times.

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Astros vs. Red Sox Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi

• The 33-year-old has pitched in 25 games this season with a 4.49 ERA and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .260.
• When Yusei Kikuchi starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 8-9.
• Kikuchi’s team has won 10 of his 25 starts.
• Games started by Kikuchi have a 13-12-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Red Sox’s Starting Pitcher: Tanner Houck

• The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.01, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 24 games this season. Opponents have a .229 batting average against him.
• The Red Sox are 2-4 in Houck’s six starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
• Over Houck’s 24 starts, his team is 13-11.
• Tanner Houck has had 24 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 12 of those outings.

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