Boston travels to Houston for Game 2 of the set, sending Dustin May to the mound against Spencer Arrighetti. After a wild 7-6 Astros win in Game 1, this one shapes up as a bullpen-heavy, late-inning duel with both offenses capable of explosive outputs. McCormick’s first homer of the year and Urias’s first since the trade highlight Houston’s latest charge, while Bregman cracked a homer in his return to Space City. The money lines tilt toward Houston, but the spread and total offer intriguing fantasy angles as May and Arrighetti look to rebound from rough recent showings.
Rotoworld NBC projects lean toward a cautious tote in the betting market: Astros on the moneyline, but the spread nudging toward Boston at +1.5 and an over/under near 8. The modeling notes each starter’s short previous starts (roughly 3.2 innings) suggesting bullpen leverage could swing the outcome. In fantasy terms, Boston’s offense has spark potential around May’s leash, while Houston’s lineup can explode late if Arrighetti falters early.
Fans should monitor McCormick and Urias for continued multi-slot power, and May’s ability to push deeper into the game could swing the win probability for Boston. Arrighetti’s 7.43 ERA is a concern, but Miami’s recent exposure showed he can stabilize when he locates his fastball. The dynamic is set for a strategic clash with late-inning leverage and fantasy upside in IJ/DFS lineups.
The series momentum favors Houston’s solid home form, but a Boston win would require May to locate his fastball and the Red Sox to plate runs early. Expect a tight, high-leverage affair with potential for a big bottom of the lineup surge from both clubs as the bullpen depth comes into play late.
