The Houston Astros host the Boston Red Sox on March 31, 2026. First pitch from Daikin Park is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on NESN.
The Astros are favored by -154 on the moneyline and by -1.5 (+140) on the run line. The Red Sox are +125 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-170) on the run line. The total is set at 7.5 runs (-114 / -106).
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Red Sox vs Astros Prediction
- Red Sox vs Astros Pick: Astros ML (-160 or Better)
My Red Sox vs Astros best bet is on Houston to win outright. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Red Sox vs Astros Odds
| Red Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 7.5 -114o / -106u | +130 |
| Astros Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +140 | 7.5 -114o / -106u | -154 |
- Red Sox vs Astros spread: Astros -1.5 (+140), Red Sox +1.5 (-170)
- Red Sox vs Astros over/under: 7.5 (-114 / -106)
- Red Sox vs Astros moneyline: Red Sox +130, Astros -154
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Red Sox vs Astros Picks
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Pick: Astros ML (-160 or Better)
