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Houston (62-47) at Boston (59-51)
- When: Aug 1 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Fenway Park, Boston
- Where to watch: Apple TV+
Astros vs. Red Sox – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Houston -137
Spread: Houston -1.5 (+125)
Total: 8.0
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Astros are headed to Fenway Park riding the high of a recent offensive breakout—and they’re not coming quietly. After a frustrating five-game losing streak where they managed just eight total runs, Houston’s bats finally woke up, stacking 16 runs in back-to-back wins. Leading the charge is Jose Altuve, who’s been scorching at the plate. He torched pitchers in July with a .363 average, racking up five bombs and 21 RBIs in just 24 games.
Houston’s front office added some fuel to the fire, too. Carlos Correa is back in an Astros uniform after a trade with Minnesota, and he’s expected to slot into third base, easing his defensive workload. Add infielder Ramón Urías and outfielder Jesús Sánchez to the mix, and suddenly the Astros lineup is looking deeper than a Reddit rabbit hole.
On the bump, Hunter Brown (9-5, 2.54 ERA) gets the start. He’s already handled the Red Sox once last season and will look to do it again as Houston aims to turn the page on a losing July and begin August with a statement win.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Red Sox are coming off a 13-1 beatdown of the Twins and are hoping to keep that same energy going against their old friend Alex Bregman, who makes his return to Fenway in enemy threads.
Boston also made its own deadline noise, adding righty Dustin May and lefty Steven Matz to boost their rotation. Their starter for Friday hasn’t been announced, but the pressure will be on to slow Houston’s offense.
Offensively, Jarren Duran has been electric. The outfielder batted .317 in July with 17 extra-base hits, including five dingers and his speed and defensive versatility have made him a fan favorite. He’s fresh off a three-hit game and looks to spark the Sox as they begin a crucial homestand.
Prediction
The Astros are heating up at the right time, and with Hunter Brown on the hill and their offense finally clicking, Houston looks primed to open the series with a dub.
Score Prediction: Astros 6, Red Sox 3
Pick: Houston -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over 8.0 (-110)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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