Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Pick Prediction 10/18/2021 by Tony T.
Astros at Red Sox—MLB pick is Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox to play over the total of nine runs. Astros have gone over in five straight playoff games and Red Sox over in five as well. Starting for Houston is Jose Urquidy. The righthander in his past three starts has allowed nine earned runs with five homers in 16 1/3rd innings. Eduardo Rodriguez expected starter for the Red Sox. Rodriguez faced the Astros earlier this season surrendering six earned runs in 4 2/3rd innings. Rodriguez in his past two starts allowed four earned runs in 6 2/3rd innings. In the playoffs the Astros are averaging 6.8 runs per game and Boston 6.4. Red Sox hitting .318 in the postseason and Astros .286. Play Houston and Boston over nine runs.