Red Sox vs. Astros Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - May 1

The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros clash on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET, beginning a three-game series at Fenway Park. Jake Bennett (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Red Sox, who are 12-19 this season and fifth in the AL East. Mike Burrows (1-3, 6.25 ERA) is the expected starter for the Astros, who are 12-20 and fourth in the AL West.

The Astros (+104) are on the road versus the favored Red Sox (-124). The game's over/under is 9.5.

Red Sox vs. Astros Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Game time: 7:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Stadium: Fenway Park
• Favorite: Red Sox (-124)
• Underdog: Astros (+104)
• Over/under: 9.5

How to Watch Red Sox vs. Astros

• TV Channel: NESN and SCHN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Red Sox vs. Astros: Betting the Moneyline

• The Red Sox are 9-11 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 45% of those games).
• Houston has come away with seven wins in the 16 contests it has been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Boston has a record of 8-11 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -124 on the moneyline.
• This season, the Astros have come away with a win six times in 15 chances when named as an underdog of at least +104 or longer on the moneyline.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Red Sox have an implied win probability of 55.4%.
• The Astros have an implied victory probability of 49% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Red Sox vs. Astros: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Red Sox have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 31 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 15 of those games (15-15-1).
• Houston's games have gone over the total in 23 of its 32 chances.
• The Red Sox have put together a 10-21-0 record ATS this season.
• In 32 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 12-20-0 against the spread.