Red Sox vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 2, 2025, 8:10PM | Published: Aug 1, 2025, 9:31PM
The Boston Red Sox will sqaure off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at Fenway Park on Sunday, starting at 6:10am AEST.
Walker Buehler (6-6, 5.72 ERA) will start for the Red Sox, up against Colton Gordon (4-3, 4.74 ERA) for the Astros.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Red Sox vs Astros game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Boston vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Red Sox a 52% chance of defeating the Astros at Fenway Park.
Red Sox vs Astros: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Fenway Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Red Sox $1.77, Astros $2.10
- Line: Red Sox -1.5 ($2.60), Astros +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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 $1.77 and the Astros at $2.10.
The Red Sox are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Astros (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Red Sox vs Astros: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Red Sox vs Astros betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Red Sox have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our preferred option due to the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Red Sox vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs Houston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Houston match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as 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 6:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros
- Date: Sunday 3 August 2025
- Time: 6:10am AEST
- Venue: Fenway Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Houston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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