2021 MLB Playoffs: ALCS Game 1 - Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros: Betting Picks: Friday October 15, 2021

The ALCS gets underway with the Red Sox looking to continue their dream postseason run against the might of the Houston Astros, who are hurtling towards the World Series after a dominant display against Chicago.

Game 1 of the 2021 American League Championship Series takes place on Friday October 15, 2021, between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros. As we do with every game, we've simulated this game 10,000 times to determine where the value lies for baseball bettors across the United States.

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Free MLB Picks For Friday October 15, 2021

Red Sox vs. Astros

BEST BET: Total runs OVER 8.5 with BetMGM (-105)

The Astros begun the postseason much like the way they played throughout the regular season; they scored a lot and they won a lot. Houston tore apart the White Sox in four games, putting their league-best offense on full display with an average of 7.75 scored per game over the series. It's hard to see that trend stopping in Game 1, with Boston giving up multiple runs themselves over the course of their Division Series against the Rays. With Chris Sale (5 ER in his last start) and Framber Valdez (5.06 ERA in his last three starts) taking to the mound, runs will be flowing.

BEST PROP: Carlos Correa to record 1+ RBI with BetMGM (+170)

Correa has been in tasty form through the first four games of playoffs, batting at a .385 average with four RBIs to his name. Coming up against Sale throughout his career, the Astros hitter's numbers are lower at .211, but given the form he is in and the penchant Houston has for scoring runs at will, he is well positioned to keep his recent form rolling.

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MLB Same Game Parlay For Friday, October 15, 2021

🔥 Over 8.5 runs
🔥 Houston ML
🔥 Correa 1+ RBI
🔥 Alvarez 1+ Hit

Parlay Odds +617

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