Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/31

MLB game preview

The Boston Red Sox will take on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The Red Sox have a record of 1-3 and are looking to break their three-game losing streak. Their manager, Alex Cora, will aim to guide them back to winning ways.

On the other side, the Astros have a 3-2 record and are on a three-game winning streak. Led by manager Joe Espada, they will look to continue their success at home. The game will start at 8:10 PM and be aired on NESN.

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox have faced some challenges in their recent games. They lost to the Houston Astros with a score of 8-1. The Red Sox managed only four hits, with Wilyer Abreu being the top contributor, going 2 for 3 with an RBI.

Earlier, the Red Sox had close games against the Cincinnati Reds. They lost 3-2 and 6-5 in back-to-back outings. In these games, Wilyer Abreu showed his power with a home run and multiple RBIs.

Looking ahead, Brayan Bello is expected to start for the Red Sox. He has not pitched in the 2026 season yet, but in 2025, he had an 11-9 record with a 3.35 ERA. Bello will aim to provide a strong performance against the Astros.

Red Sox vs Astros Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros
  • Venue: Daikin Park in Houston, TX
  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Red Sox Moneyline +124, Astros Moneyline -149

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros have been strong at the plate recently. In their latest game against the Boston Red Sox, they scored 8 runs on 13 hits. Jose Altuve was a key player, going 4 for 4 with 2 home runs and 4 runs scored.

Pitching has been a mixed bag for the Astros. Lance McCullers Jr. had a great outing against the Red Sox, allowing just 1 run in 7 innings. However, their overall ERA for the season stands at 5.20, ranking 22nd in the league.

The Astros’ lineup features several players off to hot starts. Jose Altuve leads the way with a .412 batting average. Yordan Alvarez has also been productive, with a .333 average and 4 RBIs this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Astros are favored to win with a moneyline of -149. The Red Sox have a moneyline of +124. Given the Astros’ strong batting average of .262 and their pitching stats, they are likely to win. The projected score is Astros 5, Red Sox 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Astros’ ERA of 5.20 suggests they might allow some runs. With both teams showing potential for runs, picking the over 7.5 at -115 seems reasonable. The projected total is 8 runs.