The Red Sox will play the Astros on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024. 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
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Best Red Sox at Astros Odds
| Underdog Boston Red Sox | Favorite Houston Astros |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Boston Red Sox | Favorite Houston Astros |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Astros are the -134 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Boston Red Sox are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 +102 runs at BetRivers, and that means you risk $100 to win $102 betting the under.
The Houston Astros are -1.5 +160 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Boston Red Sox are +1.5 -175 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Red Sox
Astros
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | +120-145 |
- Boston Red Sox bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Boston Red Sox is 45.45%.
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 59.18%.
Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Red Sox
Astros
First Team to Score
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | -135+105Bet |
Red Sox
Astros
Tie
1st Inning Winner
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | +320+240-120Bet |
Red Sox
Astros
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | +165+110+325Bet |
Red Sox
Astros
To Extra Innings
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Red Sox
Astros
1st Team to Score Will Win
8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Red Sox
Total Runs
BOS at HOU 8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +110Bet |
Astros
Total Runs
BOS at HOU 8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
Cooper Criswell
Strikeouts Thrown
BOS at HOU 8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | 3.5 o +1203.5 u -160Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Justin Verlander
Strikeouts Thrown
BOS at HOU 8/21/24 2:10pm EDT | 5.5 o +1305.5 u -165Bet |
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 |
 BetRivers |
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| Red Sox | +2200 Bet | +1900 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Astros | +1500 Bet | +1200 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 |
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| x - Houston Astros | 88 | 73 | 0.547 | +9.5 | 46-35 | 42-38 | 740 | 649 | +91 | W2 | 6-4 |
| e - Boston Red Sox | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | +17.0 | 38-43 | 43-38 | 751 | 747 | +4 | W1 | 5-5 |
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, August 21st, 2024 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.
Other August 21, 2024 MLB Games
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- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers
- Chicago White Sox vs San Francisco Giants
- Minnesota Twins vs San Diego Padres
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Miami Marlins
- Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals
- Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees
- Cincinnati Reds vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves
- Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Detroit Tigers vs Chicago Cubs
- Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics
- Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Dodgers