Red Sox vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 1, 2025, 11:10PM | Published: Aug 1, 2025, 4:29PM
The Boston Red Sox will take on the Houston Astros in MLB action at Fenway Park on Saturday, commencing at 9:10am AEST.
Cooper Criswell (1-0, 5.06 ERA) will be on the bump for the Red Sox, while the Astros will counter with Hunter Brown (9-5, 2.54 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Red Sox vs Astros game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Boston vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 53% chance of winning against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Red Sox vs Astros: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Fenway Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Red Sox $2.05, Astros $1.80
- Line: Red Sox +1.5 ($1.65), Astros -1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Red Sox at $2.05 and the Astros at $1.80.
The Red Sox are 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Red Sox (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Red Sox vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Red Sox +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Red Sox vs Astros predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Red Sox to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Red Sox vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Houston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Houston game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Red Sox vs Astros: Essential Details
The game between the Red Sox and Astros at Fenway Park is scheduled to commence at 9:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros
- Date: Saturday 2 August 2025
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Fenway Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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