Red Sox vs. Astros MLB Prediction
The under has been profitable in previous meetings between the Red Sox and Astros, but will that be the case when these two teams meet in Houston on Monday afternoon?
Game Snapshot
969 Boston Red Sox (-105) at 970 Houston Astros (-115); o/u 8.5
4:10 p.m. ET, Monday, May 31, 2021
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Boston Red Sox DFS Spin
J.D. Martinez went 2-for-4 with two doubles on Saturday during the Red Sox victory over the Marlins. The 33-year-old now has 13 doubles this season to go with 12 home runs in what has been an amazing bounce-back campaign. Martinez is now batting .328/.399/.587 with 39 RBI and 39 runs scored and was likely one of, if not the very best values during fantasy drafts this year.
Houston Astros DFS Spin
Kyle Tucker clobbered a three-run homer on Sunday as the Astros avoided a potential three-game sweep at the hands of the Padres with a 7-4 win in the series finale. Tucker spearheaded the Astros’ relentless offensive onslaught against lefty Blake Snell, crushing a tone-setting, three-run homer to left field in the opening frame. It was his 11th round-tripper of the season. The 24-year-old outfielder has been underwhelming from a batting average standpoint, but he remains among the most potent power and speed combo contributors in the entire fantasy landscape. He’s hitting .230/.303/.465 with 34 runs scored, 11 homers, 31 RBI and five steals in 212 plate appearances.
Red Sox vs. Astros Betting Prediction
The under is 7-0 in the last seven meetings between these two teams and is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Houston. The under is also 5-1-1 in the Red Sox’ last seven games versus American League West rivals and is 10-3 in their last 13 games versus a right-handed starter.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: RED SOX/ASTROS UNDER 8.5