Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch ALCS Game 2 today

Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox will play today at 4:20 PM (ET) at Minute Maid Park in Houston for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series of the 2021 MLB season. Here, you'll find everything there is to know about this game, such as the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it.

As we expected, Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox put on a show during the first game of this exciting series. If one thing’s clear is that this series could go the distance and we wouldn’t be surprised at all.

The coaching matchup between Álex Cora and Dusty Baker will be one for the ages, so it’ll be quite interesting to see what adjustments both managers make with that little time for a quick turnaround.

Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox: Match Information

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2071

Time: 4:20 pm (ET)

Starting Pitchers: Luis Garcia (Houston), Nathan Eovaldi (Red Sox)

Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston

Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox: Time By State In The U.S.

ET: 4:20 PM

CT: 3:20 PM

MT: 2:20 PM

PT: 1:20 PM

Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox: Storylines

The Houston Astros are the team everybody loves to hate right now, and a lot of that has to do with the guy who’s coaching the Boston Red Sox. People won’t forget about the cheating scheme that also cost Álex Cora his job last season.

That’s why both teams will be extra motivated to silence their doubters and prove to their critics that they’re World Series material regardless of if they know what pitch is coming their way or not.

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

The 2021 American League Championship Series game between Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox to be played on October 16 at Minute Maid Park in Houston will be broadcasted in the United States by FOX and Sportsnet.

Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox: Odds and Predictions

Unsurprisingly, oddsmakers expect the Houston Astros to get the win at home. Right now, they're favored with odds of -120, while the game total is set at 8.5 runs.