The Red Sox will play the Astros on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- 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 Boston Red Sox have a 91.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Astros is 97.00.
- Visiting Boston Red Sox - The Boston Red Sox have a 1-3 record as a visiting team, ranking them 4th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Houston Astros - The Houston Astros have a 3-2 record as a home team. They rank 2nd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Boston Red Sox currently stand 17th (11) Overall, with the Houston Astros ranking 3rd (30) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Boston Red Sox are 12th (17) Overall for runs allowed. The Houston Astros stand 5th (26) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Boston Red Sox have lost their last 3 games. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros have won their last 3 games.
- Team Records - The Boston Red Sox have a 1-3 Overall record (2.0 GB American East Division), with the Houston Astros possessing a 3-2 Overall standing (1.0 GB American West Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Red Sox be takin' on the Astros abroad...
One win in four be shameful! This be a chance for redemption...(We be needin' it)...
Don't be a landlubber, head to SportsBetting3.com, bet on this game...
The Red Sox be walkin' the plank with a pitiful record...
The Astros be holdin' their own with a respectable win percentage...
Review the odds below and place yer bets, may the best team win!
Best Red Sox at Astros Odds
| Underdog Houston Astros | Favorite Boston Red Sox |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Astros | Favorite Boston Red Sox |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Red Sox are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Astros are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7 -115 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7 -105 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Red Sox are -1.5 +120 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Astros are +1.5 -145 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Red Sox
Astros
4/01/26 2:10pm EDT | -150+125 |
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 44.44%.
- Boston Red Sox bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for Boston Red Sox is 60%.
Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Red Sox
Astros
First Team to Score
4/01/26 2:10pm EDT | -200+154Bet |
Red Sox
Astros
Tie
1st Inning Winner
4/01/26 2:10pm EDT | +275+450-170Bet |
Red Sox
Astros
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
4/01/26 2:10pm EDT | +115+210+225Bet |
Red Sox
Astros
To Extra Innings
4/01/26 2:10pm EDT | Yes +675No -1100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Red Sox
Astros
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/01/26 2:10pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Red Sox
Total Runs
BOS at HOU 4/01/26 2:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +105Bet |
Astros
Total Runs
BOS at HOU 4/01/26 2:10pm EDT | 2.5 o -1552.5 u +120Bet |
Boston Red Sox & Houston Astros 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.
Boston Red Sox World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Sox | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Astros | +6600 Bet |
Boston Red Sox & Houston Astros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros 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 Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 2:10 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 Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros 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.
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