Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Monday [8/21/2023]

The Houston Astros will square off with the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Monday, starting at 8:10PM ET.

The Astros will have Cristian Javier (8-2, 4.49 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Red Sox are going with James Paxton (7-3, 3.34 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Red Sox vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Red Sox vs. Astros

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Red Sox-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 54% chance of beating the Red Sox.

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Red Sox vs. Astros Odds [8/21]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+164), Red Sox +1.5 (-185)
• Moneyline: Astros -124, Red Sox +106
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+100/-115)

The Astros are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Red Sox, with +164 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Red Sox (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -185.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -124, which means you can risk $124 to win $100, for a total payout of $224, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Red Sox at +106, where you can bet $100 to profit $106, earning a total payout of $206, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Sox (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Red Sox vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +164 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Astros @ -124 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Even though the Red Sox are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to defeat the Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on Monday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros given a 54% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Red Sox-Astros game, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Red Sox vs. Astros on Monday August 21, 2023.

Red Sox vs. Astros 2023

Monday's MLB action between the Astros and Red Sox at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Monday August 21, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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