Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Prediction: Can Kutter Crawford Limit the Astros?
The Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros play the final game of their series tonight. Can Kutter Crawford limit the Astros? The Professor answers.
The Professor - August 30, 2023, 9:26 AM EDT
5 minBoston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Prediction: Can Kutter Crawford Limit the Astros?
The player prop I’m targeting today has a 70% hit rate on the season. Kutter Crawford has recorded 16 outs or fewer in 12 out of 17 starts. He now faces a Houston Astros offense that is absolutely rolling. In their last four games, the Astros have scored a total of 45 runs. They rank eighth in wRC+ (112) versus right-handed pitchers, ninth in batting average (.258, and sixth in OBP (.350) over the last 30 days.
Red Sox vs. Astros Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: August 30, 2023
- Time: 4:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Prediction
Crawford will have the difficult task of slowing down this offense. His numbers are pretty decent this year, but his home and away splits are much different. At home, Crawford has a 5.68 ERA and has stayed under this line in all eight of his starts at Fenway.
He typically stays within the 80-85 pitch range, and that should be the case today. With that kind of leash, I just don’t see him pitching into the sixth inning. At the time I’m writing this, his outs line is set at U16.5, but I’d also play it at U15.5 if it does move as we get closer to game time.
Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Pick
Kutter Crawford U16.5 Outs -135 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds.
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