Wednesday’s contest features the Houston Astros (68-57) and the Boston Red Sox (66-59) matching up at Minute Maid Park in what should be a competitive matchup, with a projected 5-4 win for the Astros according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 2:10 p.m. ET on August 21.

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Astros vs. Red Sox Matchup Info

• When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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Astros vs. Red Sox Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 5, Red Sox 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Astros vs. Red Sox Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has been victorious in 51, or 56.7%, of the 90 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• This year, the Astros have won 51 of 90 games when listed as at least -112 or better on the moneyline.
• Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 50 of 125 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Astros had a 9-3 record across the 12 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — Houston and its opponents combined to go over the total six times.

Red Sox Betting Insights

• Boston has gone 30-31 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 49.2% of those games).
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -108 or longer, the Red Sox have a 29-30 record (winning 49.2% of their games).
• Boston has had an over/under set by oddsmakers 124 times, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total in 67 of those games (67-50-7).
• The Red Sox have played as underdogs in 10 of their past 15 games and went 5-5 in those contests.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Boston and its opponents are 11-3-1 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Astros vs. Red Sox Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander

• The 41-year-old has pitched in 10 games this season with an ERA of 3.95, a 3 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.211.
• Justin Verlander’s team has won 42.9% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (3-4).
• Verlander’s team has a 4-6 record in his starts this season.
• In Verlander’s 10 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over five times.

Red Sox’s Starting Pitcher: Cooper Criswell

• Over 19 games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed a 4.56 ERA and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .277 to opposing batters.
• The Red Sox have a 6-2 record in Criswell’s eight starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• In Criswell’s 13 starts, his team is 9-4.
• Criswell’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in seven of 13 games.

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