Red Sox vs. Astros Odds & Betting Predictions - August 21, 2024

Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice Both teams have an offense that really produces runs on a day-to-day basis. The Boston Red Sox come in averaging 4.95 runs per game, which is fourth in the league, while Houston sits at 4.6 runs per game, 12th in the league. These foul outputs are supported by strong yet not overpowering OPS metrics, with Boston at .768 and Houston at .740. These types of numbers reflect consistent offensive pressure that would, fairly easily in fact, translate to runs against the starting pitchers in this game. Red Sox starter Cooper Criswell has an ERA of 4.56 so far this year and a WHIP of 1.36. While he has been better in his last three outings, a 3.71 ERA in those games is still vulnerable. That figure becomes more concerning when considering a tendency to put on baserunners, making him susceptible to allowing runs. On the other side, while the Astros' pitching staff has a respectable overall ERA of 3.82, their bullpen has seen some cracks recently. Through the last three games, Houston relievers have a rather high ERA of 5.49 and a WHIP of 1.65; this may be the key factor that ultimately pushes this game over the total. Both bullpens have been flat-out disappointing in their recent performances. The Red Sox bullpen has pitched to a 5.06 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over the past three games, clearly showing that perhaps there may be some tiredness built up that could open the door for more offense. Houston's bullpen—while solid season-long overall—has also faltered of late, turning in the same WHIP in its last three appearances at 1.65 and allowing 35 home runs in 338 innings thus far this year. The case for the Over becomes even more viable when considering recent history between these teams. In their last game, they combined for 11 runs, showing that both lineups can get the better of opposing pitchers. These PRCs, with a .259 batting average and .328 OBP from the Red Sox atop it, give evidence to a team able to manufacture runs quite consistently—?.9. The Astros, with a pretty much identical .258 batting average and .323 OBP, actually average 1.2 home runs per game, trying to score almost comparably.

home teams on hot days Overall: 660-534-0,55% (ROI:11%) Season:30-32-0,48% (ROI:-5%)

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