Houston Astros defeat Boston Red Sox 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 3, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 3, Boston Red Sox 1
The Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Fenway Park. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 4 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- AJ Blubaugh (Houston Astros): 3.2 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Cam Smith (Houston Astros): 3-for-5, 2 RBIs.
- Ranger Suarez (Boston Red Sox): 4.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Jarren Duran (Boston Red Sox): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Boston Red Sox -1.5.
Did Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 14-21 in the 2026 regular season (8-8 at home, 6-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 10 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Houston Astros.
This result left the Boston Red Sox 13-21 in the 2026 regular season (6-10 at home, 7-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 11 of 32 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 17 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Boston Red Sox.
What's next for Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox?
Next for the Houston Astros: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Monday, May 4, 2026. Next for the Boston Red Sox: at the Detroit Tigers on Monday, May 4, 2026.