Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros: Predictions, odds, and how to watch the 2021 MLB postseason in the US

Boston Red Sox are ready to play against the Houston Astros for the game 3 of the ALCS in the 2021 MLB postseason. This game will be held at Fenway Park in Boston on October 18, 2021 at 8:07 PM (ET). Winning the first game at home is important. Here is all the related information about this Major League Baseball game including the preview, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch in the US.

The first game of the ALCS was a loss for the Boston Red Sox against the Astros 4-5 in Houston, although they had the advantage in the 3rd inning against the home team, the Astros scored 4 more runs between the sixth and eighth ining to win the first game. But the Red Sox wasted no time and in game two the ALCS they won 9-5.

The Astros are still analyzing the ALCS Game 2 loss to Boston at home, the visitors hitting 8 runs in the first two innings and it was nearly impossible for the home team to hit any more runs until the third and ninth inning. The Astros must find a way to better defend from the mound.

Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros: Match Information

Date: Monday, October 18, 2021.
Time: 8:07 PM (ET)
Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA.

Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros: Times by State in the US

ET: 8:07 PM
CT: 7:07 PM
MT: 6:07 PM
PT: 5:07 PM

Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros: Storylines

The effort paid off for the Boston Red Sox during the regular season, the team won the Wild Card game against the New York Yankees and later won the AL Division Series against Tampa Bay Rays 3-1. If the Red Sox win Game 3 at home, home advantage could become a determining factor.

The AL Division Series against the Chicago White Sox was easy for the Astros, they won that series 3-1, plus the team left good numbers during the regular season. But the loss in the second ALCS game left many doubts about the team’s bullpen management for the upcoming games against the Red Sox.

Jose Urquidy will be on the mound defending the Astros, he is up for a 3.62 ERA at 8-3, this season he won a game against Boston on May 31st. The Red Sox are going to use left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, he’s pitching for 4.74 ERA and 13-8 this season, but Rodriguez lost three of four games this season against the Astros, the last two in September.

How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros in the U.S.

The MLB is available on Television, Radio and Live Streaming on the Internet, this Postseason matchup and other games will be broadcast in the United States by: Fox, Fox App, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Foxsports.com, MLB.TV online. Don’t forget to download the app to watch the game on your smartphone.

Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros: Predictions And Odds

Boston Red Sox are favorites at home with -1.5 points to cover and -108 moneyline at FanDuel, they have a weak point in the mound but the solution to win the game is at home plate. Houston Astros are underdogs with +1.5 ATS and +103 moneyline, the totals for this game are set at 9 runs. The best pick for this MLB game is: Boston Red Sox -108.

* Odds via FanDuel