Red Sox vs. Astros Odds & Betting Predictions - August 21, 2024

Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice Offensively, Boston has been one of the best in the league: 4th in runs per game at 4.94, 2nd in batting average at .261, 3rd in OPS at .767, and 5th in home runs with 157. This definitely gives them an edge over Houston, who is only 12th in runs per game, which hardly suggests they will have an easy time in keeping up with Boston's scoring. Nick Pivetta, who has a record of 5-8, does bring value with his solid WHIP of 1.13 and a respectable 4.41 ERA. Along with that, he has prevented base runners well and struck out 123 in 100.1 IP, so his potential to do so is huge against this Houston lineup who has shown the tendency to strike out. On the other side, Ronel Blanco has been dependable overall but has fallen off recently with a 2.13 WHIP and 7.61 ERA over his last three starts. Given Blanco's present form, Boston's powerful lineup will be well-positioned to exploit it and secure an early lead. A slight concern remains in Boston's bullpen—3.62 ERA this season—that has recently lost some steam, posting a 7.61 ERA over the past three games. If Pivetta can go deep into the game, that really should mitigate the recent struggles of the bullpen to a degree. Additionally, the recent win by Boston in the series, 5-4, shows their capability to perform in clutch situations and on the road, where they have an impressive record of 36-27. This resilience is critical considering the Red Sox are pitching against a Houston team with quite a solid, though not unbeatable, home record of 35-27. Add in umpire Nate Tomlinson's history of favoring away teams, 13-8, and the situation really begins to set up in Boston's favor for what should be a closely contested game. Boston certainly has enough firepower offensively—with Rafael Devers anchoring it, hitting .297 on the year and slugging 27 home runs—to at least challenge Blanco and turn his mistakes into hay.

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