Red Sox vs. Astros MLB Over/Under Preview Tuesday
Pitchers dominate Tuesday’s Red Sox vs. Astros over/under prediction. Based on our proprietary MLB PRO Systems, a 57% trend flagged an attractive bet.
As the Red Sox and Astros square off for the second game of their series, attention turns toward the starting pitchers: Nick Pivetta for Boston and Ronel Blanco for Houston. With the over/under set at 8, both pitchers’ statistics are heavily influential to the prediction.
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Interestingly, the Red Sox are the sixth-best ‘over’ team in baseball; the Astros, meanwhile, are the second-best ‘under’ bet this season.
However, there’s a solid edge backing a certain over/under pick when the two clash at Minute Maid Park.
Red Sox vs. Astros Over/Under Prediction Tuesday Using Strikeout Data
The betting trend from PRO Systems shows value betting the Red Sox vs. Astros under the total Tuesday. According to the “High-Strikeout Pitchers” PRO System theory, when two starting pitchers with formidable strikeout records meet, and the over/under is 8 or higher, the game frequently finishes under the total. This trend is even more telling from mid-season onward, as pitchers tend to refine their strikeout efficiency.
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Historically, starters with a penchant for fanning hitters have been undervalued in the market, making Tuesday’s Red Sox vs. Astros over/under a prime candidate for the under bet.
PRO System Pick: Red Sox vs Astros Under
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