Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Thursday [8/24/2023]

The Houston Astros will square off with the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, beginning at 2:10PM ET.

J.P. France (9-4, 2.75 ERA) will be on the bump for the Astros, while the Red Sox have opted for Brayan Bello (9-7, 3.70 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Red Sox vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and best 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 Thursday's Red Sox-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 55% chance of defeating the Red Sox.

More: Betting Analysis for Red Sox vs. Astros

Red Sox vs. Astros Odds [8/24]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+140), Red Sox +1.5 (-162)
• Moneyline: Astros -140, Red Sox +126
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/-102)

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites against the Red Sox, with +140 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Red Sox (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -162.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -140. That means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Sox at +126, where you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -102.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Sox (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 59% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Red Sox vs. Astros

• Run Line: Red Sox +1.5 @ -162 via DraftKings Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Red Sox @ +126 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.3% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (59% probability) 🔥

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While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Red Sox moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Red Sox vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Red Sox in the MLB game on Thursday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros boasting a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Red Sox-Astros game, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Red Sox vs. Astros on Thursday August 24, 2023.

Red Sox vs. Astros 2023

Thursday's MLB action between the Astros and Red Sox at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 2:10PM ET.

• Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Thursday August 24, 2023
• Time: 2:10PM ET / 11:10AM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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