Boston is the greatest pro sports town in the United States. The Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, and Bruins all have fan bases going back generations. Additionally, all four teams have had plenty of success and championships. And that is what makes the Red Sox’s performance with the baseball betting odds so frustrating this year. Boston is a perennial American League pennant contender. Since 2004 Boston has had four World Series titles. And nobody thought that the 2022 campaign would be different. But the Red Sox are drowning gamblers with red ink. By contrast, Houston is in top form.
Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 7:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Astros | +1½ (-190) | 8½ (-115) | +108 |  |
| Red Sox | -1½ (+165) | 8½ (-105) | -118 | |
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SBG MLB Odds Analysis – Boston Busting Bankrolls as Astros Print Cash
So far, the Red Sox have a sportsbook record of 13-21 with 10-19-5 under the total. Boston has lost -798 betting units as one of the least profitable teams in MLB. Additionally, the Red Sox have dropped seven of their last ten games.
Boston went over the total in only two of their most recent nine games. The Red Sox are in the American League East Division basement. Of major concern is that Boston is a costly 4-9 at Fenway Park. The Red Sox rank 23rd for run production, 29th for home runs, and 15th for earned run average.
Counter to that mess is an Astros team that has won nine of its most recent ten games. Eight of the Astros’ last ten games have gone under the total. Now Houston stands at 23-12 with 10-25 under the total. Specifically, on the road, the Astros are 14-8. Houston ranks 12th for runs scored, 4th for home runs, and 3rd for earned run average.
Astros at Red Sox Pitching Matchup
Namely, Jose Urquidy is the probable starter for the Astros. The righty is 2-1 with a 4.40 earned run average and 1.33 WHIP. Last year he was 8-3 with a 3.62 earned run average and 0.99 WHIP. Houston ranks 2nd in MLB for bullpen earned run average.
Boston is expected to start righty Nathan Eovaldi. So far, Eovaldi is 1-1 with a 3.15 earned run average and 1.08 WHIP. Last year Eovaldi was 11-9 with a 3.75 earned run average and 1.19 WHIP. Boston’s bullpen ranks 24th for earned run average and is a liability.
Astros Multiple Top Producers That Could Make a Difference
Designated Hitter Yordan Alvarez has powered the Astros’ great start. Alvarez has a .587 slugging percentage and .946 OPS. He has produced 21 runs, 11 home runs, and 21 runs batted in. Second baseman Hose Altuve has added 15 runs, seven home runs, and 11 runs batted in, with only 21 games played. Also, shortstop Jeremy Pena has 18 runs, five doubles, six home runs, and 20 runs batted in.
Astros at Red Sox SBG Free Pick
Despite their terrible start with the MLB odds, the Red Sox remains a highly popular play on the board. Especially when they are playing at Fenway Park. Houston will get an advantageous price as the quality away team. Boston is consistently overpriced at home.
Astros at Red Sox SBG Best Bet: Houston Astros.