Astros vs. Red Sox: Game 2 predictions, odds and picks - August 20, MLB 2024

On Monday, the Red Sox and Astros met for their fourth meeting in ten days. The result wound up mimicking the outcome of a three-game series between the two clubs earlier this month.

Now 18-10 since July 15, the Houston Astros have the best record in the American League since the All-Star break. Unfortunately for manager Alex Cora's club, Boston ran into Houston at a rather inopportune time.

"Yanier Diaz walk off bomb #Astros" - Saheel Momin

On Monday, Jarren Duran opened the scoring with a solo home run for the Boston Red Sox. By the ninth innings, the game was knotted at five before Yanier Diaz went deep off of Kenley Jansen, handing Houston the 5-4 win.

Tuesday's game is slated to begin at 8:10 CT from Minute Maid Park in Houston. Nick Pivetta will get the ball for Boston, and square off against Ronel Blanco.

Red Sox vs Astros Baseball Betting Odds

August 20, 8:10 pm	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
Boston Red Sox	+105	+1.5 -200	O 8.5 -1.5
Houston Astros	-125	-1.5 -165	U 8.5 -115

Where to Watch Astros vs Red Sox

Fans in Boston can, as usual, catch the action on NESN, with pre-game coverage beginning at 6:30 ET. For those tunning in from Houston, the Space City Home Network will have you covered.

Moreover, an increasing number of fans are turning to streaming platforms to watch MLB games. Among the most popular platforms are fubo, Peacock, and MLB.TV.

Red Sox vs Astros Prediction

Between August 9 and 11, the Houston Astros outscored the Red Sox 23-10 as they issued a clean sweep in front of a disappointed crowd at Fenway. Since then, the Red Sox are 4-3, having held their own against the Rangers and Baltimore Orioles.

There is no denying that the Astros are red-hot right now. 9-1 in their last ten, the club ranks first in batting average, and third in home run hit over the past fortnight. Moreover, sluggers like Yordan Alvarez, Yanier Diaz, and Jeremy Pena are currently wielding some of the hottest bats in the game of baseball.

Moreover, the Astros will be sending Ronel Blanco to the mound. Blanco has been the Astros' best starting arm this season, boasting a 2.89 ERA. In his last outing against the Tampa Bay Rays, Blanco spun six scoreless innings.

"Ronel Blanco on the bump tonight for the Astros. Red Sox never stand a chance against him. Might as well forfeit and save everyone the time." - Zosoleftist

Considering past performances and current trajectories, it is likely Houston will win again on Tuesday.

Prediction: Houston W, 7-4