Red Sox vs Astros Free Pick June 17, 2017 – Jesse Schule

Red Sox vs Astros Free Pick June 17, 2017

The Red Sox beat the Astros in a 2-1 pitcher’s duel at Minute Maid Park in Game 1, but I expect Game 2 to be more of a slugfest.

Rick Porcello will toe the rubber for the Red Sox, and he’s not missing many bats this season. Porcello (3-8, 4.67 ERA) allowed five runs on 10 hits in six innings in a home win over Philly his last time out. He’s conceded a whopping 66 hits over his last seven starts, and opponents are batting .310 against him in 2017.

The Astros hand the ball to David Paulino, who hasn’t been sharp in three appearances. The 23 year old was torched for five runs on six hit and two walks over four innings in a 12-6 home loss to the Angels his last time out. He’s failed to reach the fifth inning in two of his three starts, and he’s been taken deep at least once in all three of those games.

Prior to last night’s game, these two teams had gone over in six straight meetings. They’ve gone over in eight of the last 11 at Minutemaid Park, and the over is 9-4 in Porcello’s last 13 road starts versus a team with a winning record.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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