Red Sox vs Astros Prediction - MLB Picks 8/22/23

Houston Astros (71-55) vs Boston Red Sox (66-59)

Game Info: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 8:10 pm (Minute Maid Park)

Justin Verlander (8-6) (3.36) vs Tanner Houck (3-6) (5.05)

Betting Odds: Houston Astros -155 / Boston Red Sox +130 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Boston Red Sox will play the Houston Astros in Game 2 of their series on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Houston won the first Game in this series by a score of 9-4 and was able to bounce back after being swept by Seattle. On the other hand, Boston couldn’t keep their momentum after sweeping the Yankees over the weekend. 

Red Sox Preview

The Boston Red Sox are 66-59 this season and they have won three of their last four Games. Boston is coming off of a series sweep in New York, where they won all three Games against the Yankees. The Red Sox offense has scored 33 runs in their last five Games and has really came to life over the last few weeks. The Boston pitching staff has a 4.38 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, and a .255 opponent batting average this year. The Red Sox offense has scored 611 runs with a .262 batting average and a .328 on base percentage. Justin Turner is batting .288 with 20 home runs and 79 RBI’s for the Red Sox. The projected starting pitcher for Boston is Tanner Houck, who is 3-6 with a 5.05 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 67.2 innings pitched this season.

Astros Preview

The Houston Astros are 71-55 this season and they have lost three out of their last four Games. Houston really struggled over the weekend, losing all three Games in their home series with the Mariners. The Astros pitching staff has been a bit inconsistent lately, allowing 33 runs in their last six Games. The Houston pitching staff has a 3.84 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP, and a .243 opponent batting average. The Astros offense has scored 617 runs with a .253 batting average and a .325 on base percentage this season. Kyle Tucker is batting .297 with 24 home runs and 92 RBI’s for the Astros. The projected starting pitcher for Houston is Justin Verlander, who is 8-6 with a 3.36 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over 112.1 innings pitched this year. 

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Matchup/League Facts

The Boston Red Sox ranks 2nd in the league for doubles this season (266).

The Boston Red Sox ranks 3rd in the league for batting average this season (.262).

The Houston Astros ranks 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (984).

The Houston Astros ranks 6th in the league for ERA this season (3.84).

Pick

Houston was able to get a big win on Monday night, as they try to keep pace with the Rangers and hold off the fast charging Mariners in the AL West. This series is also huge for Boston, as they are only a couple of Games out of a Wild Card. Boston is starting Tanner Houck, who has allowed three earned runs in his last two starts (10 IP), but hasn’t pitched since June 16th. Houston is starting Justin Verlander, who has allowed nine earned runs since being acquired from the Mets (18 IP). I think the Astros offense is going to get to Houck as he tries to get back into a rhythm and I like Houston to get the win. 

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