On Friday, August 9 at 7:10 PM ET, the Boston Red Sox (61-52) host the Houston Astros (59-55) at Fenway Park in the series opener. Tanner Houck will get the call for the Red Sox, while Ronel Blanco will take the hill for the Astros.

At +110, the Astros are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Red Sox, who are listed at -135. The over/under for this contest is 9.5. The odds to eclipse the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Astros vs. Red Sox Game Info

• Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
• Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: Fenway Park
• TV Channel: NESN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Red Sox -135
• Moneyline Underdog: Astros +110
• Over/Under: 9.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

• The Astros will send Blanco (9-6) to the mound for his 22nd start this season.
• The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.
• He has 11 quality starts in 21 chances this season.
• In 21 starts, Blanco has pitched through or past the fifth inning 18 times. He has a season average of 5.9 frames per outing.
• In 21 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Astros have hit 128 homers this season, which ranks 16th in the big leagues.
• Houston ranks 11th in the majors with a .413 team slugging percentage.
• The Astros rank third in MLB with a .259 team batting average.
• Houston ranks 14th in the majors with 519 total runs scored this season.
• The Astros have an on-base percentage of .320 this season, which ranks 10th in the league.
• The Astros have shown patience at the plate this season with the third-best rate of strikeouts per game (7.1) among MLB offenses.
• Houston has the 13th-ranked ERA (3.97) in the majors this season.
• Houston has a 9.1 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, third-best in baseball.
• Astros pitchers have a 1.289 WHIP this season, 20th in the majors.

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