The Astros will play the Red Sox on Friday, May 1st, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 7:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Astros have a 88.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Red Sox is 88.33.
- Visiting Houston Astros - The Houston Astros have a 2-10 record as a visiting team, ranking them 8th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Boston Red Sox - The Boston Red Sox have a 5-6 record as a home team. They rank 5th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Houston Astros currently stand 2nd (135) Overall, with the Boston Red Sox ranking 20th (89) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Houston Astros are 1st (150) Overall for runs allowed. The Boston Red Sox stand 12th (106) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Houston Astros lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Houston Astros have a 9-16 Overall record (4.5 GB American West Division), with the Boston Red Sox possessing a 9-14 Overall standing (5.0 GB American East Division).
Best Astros at Red Sox Odds
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MLB Odds Example
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Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox Prop Bets
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5/01/26 7:10pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Houston Astros & Boston Red Sox Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
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| Astros | +4500 Bet |
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| Red Sox | +3500 Bet |
Houston Astros & Boston Red Sox Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Red Sox | 9 | 14 | 0.391 | +7.0 | 5-6 | 4-8 | 89 | 106 | -17 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Houston Astros | 9 | 16 | 0.360 | +8.0 | 7-6 | 2-10 | 135 | 150 | -15 | L1 | 3-7 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 7:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other May 1, 2026 MLB Games
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- Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers - 5/01/26 6:40pm EDT
- Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates - 5/01/26 6:40pm EDT
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals - 5/01/26 6:45pm EDT
- Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees - 5/01/26 7:05pm EDT
- San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays - 5/01/26 7:10pm EDT
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins - 5/01/26 7:10pm EDT
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins - 5/01/26 8:10pm EDT
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals - 5/01/26 8:15pm EDT
- Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies - 5/01/26 8:40pm EDT
- New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels - 5/01/26 9:38pm EDT
- Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland Athletics - 5/01/26 9:40pm EDT
- Chicago White Sox vs San Diego Padres - 5/01/26 9:40pm EDT
- Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners - 5/01/26 9:40pm EDT