Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction, Betting Odds & Prop Picks – 8:10 p.m. ET Monday

OddsJam’s MLB experts take you through the betting odds, picks and predictions for this MLB matchup between the Boston Red Sox vs. the Houston Astros.

Red Sox vs. Astros Betting Odds:

The Boston Red Sox visit the Houston Astros for this MLB matchup on August 21, 2023. First pitch for Monday’s game is 8:10 p.m. ET / 5:10 p.m. PT in Houston.

Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction:

The Houston Astros are predicted to win with a 56.52% implied probability, according to betting markets, for this August 21, 2023 game.

Betting markets are also giving their opponent, the Boston Red Sox, a 48.78% implied probability to win this game.

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Moneyline

• The Houston Astros are favored at -130 odds vs. the Boston Red Sox. 
• The Boston Red Sox are a +105 moneyline underdog in this matchup and are +1.5 on the point spread at -185 odds.

Make sure to line shop and ensure you are getting the best odds in your location. All locations have different sportsbooks! 

Although Houston Astros is offered at -130 moneyline odds at BetMGM, other online bookmakers in your location may have a better price. Shop for the best MLB lines here.

All odds in this MLB preview of Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros are from the opening lines. Odds can move at any time.

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Over/Under, Total

• The over/under for this matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros is set at 9, with the over 9 at -105 and the under 9 at -115 odds.

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Player Prop Bets:

For Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Player Bases:

Rafael Devers Under 1.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Player Strikeouts:

Cristian Javier Over 5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Player ERAs:

Cristian Javier Over 2.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Player Hits Allowed:

James Paxton Over 5.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Betting Odds, Over/Under, Run Lines:

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Same-Game Parlays

Lines and odds via PrizePicks

For Red Sox vs. Astros on August 21, 2023, there are a variety of same-game parlays (SGPs) that you can wager on PrizePicks.

For example:

• Rafael Devers Under 1.5 player bases and
• Cristian Javier Over 5 strikeouts

Parlayed together, this comes out to +200 on PrizePicks.

If both of these picks for Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros win, then you’d profit $200 for every $100 you wager on PrizePicks.

If you’re feeling a touch riskier, here’s a same-game parlay pick that comes out to +400 odds:

• Cristian Javier Over 5 strikeouts,
• Rafael Devers Under 1.5 bases, and
• Cristian Javier Over 2.5 earned runs (e.g. ERA)

This three-leg parlay offers a 5:1 payout. For every $100 you stake, you’ll get $400 in profit if all three picks win.

As a note, One Game Parlays on BetMGM are identical to Same Game Parlays. They’re just parlays on the same game, in this case Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros.

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FAQ

1. Who is the favorite in Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros?
   The Houston Astros are favored to win this MLB matchup, priced at -130 moneyline odds. The game will take place on August 21, 2023 in Houston.
2. What are the predictions for Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros game?
   The Houston Astros are predicted to win this MLB game. Upsets happen all the time in the MLB, but the Houston Astros are favored by all online bookmakers. The Boston Red Sox are predicted to lose this game according to betting markets.
3. Where can I bet on this game?
   You can bet on this game on a variety of sportsbooks, including Caesars, BetMGM and FanDuel. The more books you sign up for, the better odds you can find!