Astros vs Red Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 20, 2024, 12:12AM | Published: Aug 18, 2024, 7:28PM
The Houston Astros will take on the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
Yusei Kikuchi (6-9, 4.49 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, while the Red Sox will counter with Tanner Houck (8-8, 3.01 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Astros vs Red Sox game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Houston vs Boston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 61% chance of defeating the Red Sox at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Red Sox: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.65, Red Sox $2.25
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.45), Red Sox +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Astros at $1.65 and the Red Sox at $2.25.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Red Sox, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Red Sox (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Red Sox (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Astros vs Red Sox: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.65 with TAB (61% probability)
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.45 with TAB (1.7% edge)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (56% probability)
Our Astros vs Red Sox betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
Although the Red Sox are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Astros vs Red Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Boston game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Boston match-up.
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Astros vs Red Sox: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Red Sox at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 10:10am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox
- Date: Tuesday 20 August 2024
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Boston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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