Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The Boston Red Sox will look to improve on a 22-13 record when they take on the Houston Astros, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Friday.

The Boston Red Sox will rely on Steven Wright to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Lance McCullers will be his counterpart for the Houston Astros. Steven Wright is 3-3 this season, and Lance McCullers is 0-0.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Houston Astros listed as underdogs of 131 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Red Sox to win this game 6.0-3.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Boston (22-13) will face the 14-22 Astros in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Houston injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 2-rated Boston Red Sox and the league No. 19-ranked Houston Astros, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Boston Red Sox No. 2-rated offense, averaging 5.91 runs per game, against a Houston Astros defense that ranks No. 23 at 4.72 in runs allowed per game. The Boston Red Sox have averaged 10.46 hits per game so far, more than Houston Astros batters have averaged on the year (7.61 hits per game).

Comparing defensive stats, Houston owns the No. 28-rated road mark, allowing 5.94 runs per game on the highway. Boston, on the other hand, rates No. 1 in scoring at home.