Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros Odds

The Red Sox will play the Astros on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Best Red Sox at Astros Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Boston Red Sox
Favorite

Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on the Houston Astros at BetMGM. The Boston Red Sox are the +120 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $120 on the Boston Red Sox. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 8.5 runs. Risk $120 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 8.5 runs. Risk $100 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Run Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Boston Red Sox
Favorite

Houston Astros
The Houston Astros have a -1.5 +145 run line at BetMGM OH. They are the run line favorite in this matchup. The Boston Red Sox have a +1.5 -175 run line at BetMGM OH. The Boston Red Sox are the run line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros MLB game on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024?

The Houston Astros are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Red Sox are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros MLB game on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024?

The best over line is 8.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 +100 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the run line for the Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros MLB game on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024?

The Houston Astros are -1.5 +145 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Red Sox are +1.5 -175 run line underdogs at BetMGM.

MLB Odds Example

MLB Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Red Sox
Astros
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
+120-145
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Boston Red Sox bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Boston Red Sox is 45.45%.
  • Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 59.18%.

Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros Prop Bets

MLB Prop Bets
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Red Sox
Astros
First Team to Score
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
-135+105Bet
Red Sox
Astros
Tie
1st Inning Winner
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
+320+240-120Bet
Red Sox
Astros
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
+165+110+325Bet
Red Sox
Astros
To Extra Innings
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
Yes +775No -1400Bet
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Red Sox
Astros
1st Team to Score Will Win
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
Yes -250No +190Bet
Red Sox
Total Runs
BOS at HOU
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
3.5 o -1453.5 u +110Bet
Astros
Total Runs
BOS at HOU
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet
Cooper Criswell
Strikeouts Thrown
BOS at HOU
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
3.5 o +1203.5 u -160Bet
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Justin Verlander
Strikeouts Thrown
BOS at HOU
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT
5.5 o +1305.5 u -165Bet

Boston Red Sox & Houston Astros Futures Odds

Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.

Boston Red Sox World Series Odds
2025 Boston Red Sox World Series Odds

Team
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Red Sox
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Houston Astros World Series Odds
2025 Houston Astros World Series Odds

Team
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Astros
+1400
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Boston Red Sox & Houston Astros Team Pages

Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

Team Standings

2024 MLB Regular Season Standings - Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros
Team W L Pct GB Home Away RS RA Diff Strk L10
x - Houston Astros88730.547+9.546-3542-38740649+91W26-4
e - Boston Red Sox81810.500+17.038-4343-38751747+4W15-5

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros MLB Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at 2:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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