Astros vs Red Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 21, 2024, 5:57PM | Published: Aug 20, 2024, 6:45PM
The Houston Astros will face the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, starting at 4:10am AEST.
Justin Verlander (3-2, 3.95 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, while the Red Sox will counter with Cooper Criswell (5-4, 4.56 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Astros vs Red Sox game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Houston vs Boston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 56% chance of beating the Red Sox at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Red Sox: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.71, Red Sox $2.15
- 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, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $1.71 and the Red Sox at $2.15.
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 61% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Astros vs Red Sox: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.71 with TAB (56% probability)
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.45 with TAB (0.1% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (54% probability)
Our Astros vs Red Sox predictions are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
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 top odds available.
Astros vs Red Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Boston game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article 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 start at 4:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox
- Date: Thursday 22 August 2024
- Time: 4:10am 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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