Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox: ALCS Game 1 Odds, Analysis, MLB Betting Pick

The Houston Astros are the underdogs in the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox. The World Series champion Astros have won six of their past nine games at Fenway Park. Boston knocked them out of last year's playoffs with a 5-4 victory in Game 4 there.

Boston Red Sox are favorites in ALCS Game 1 against Houston Astros. The total is at seven runs.

Houston Astros are the favorite in ALCS Game 1 against Boston Red Sox.

Houston Astros are a slight underdog in the ALCS against Boston Red Sox. Houston won more games during the regular season this year than last year. The Astros won 57-24 on the road, including 57 in their last seven games on their way to the World Series. Justin Verlander will start for Houston on Tuesday.

Houston Astros take on Boston Red Sox in ALCS Game 1. Chris Sale is the ace for Boston. He won the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees. Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez are the league MVP favorites.

Martinez has hit well against most of Houston's pitchers over the course of his career. This is a must-win matchup for the Red Sox and especially Sale.

Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox are playing in the ALCS Game 1. The total has gone over in five of Houston's past six games when playing Boston. Boston is 4-1 in its past five games and 7-0 in seven of its last nine.