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 ball for the Red Sox, while Ronel Blanco will take the hill for the Astros.

At +110, the Astros are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Red Sox, who are -135. This game has a total of 9.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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 last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
• 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 majors.
• Fueled by 330 extra-base hits, Houston ranks 11th in MLB with a .413 slugging percentage this season.
• The Astros have a team batting average of .259 this season, which ranks third among MLB teams.
• Houston has scored 519 runs (4.6 per game) this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.
• The Astros have an OBP of .320 this season, which ranks 10th in MLB.
• The Astros are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking third with an average of 7.1 strikeouts per game.
• Houston has pitched to a 3.97 ERA this season, which ranks 13th in baseball.
• Houston averages 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, third-most in the majors.
• The Astros have a combined WHIP of 1.289 as a pitching staff, which ranks 20th in MLB.

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