Kinsler will replace Brock Holt at second base and bat sixth versus Astros right-hander Justin Verlander as the Red Sox enter Thursday just nine innings away from a World Series bid. He is 0-for-7 with 4 strikeouts this series after going 4-for-13 (.308) with 2 doubles, 2 RBI, 1 walk drawn, 1 steal, and 3 runs scored in the ALDS.

numberFire's models project Kinsler to score 8.6 FanDuel points in Game 5.

Marisnick will take over for George Springer in center field, who will slide over to right field to replace Josh Reddick. Marisnick will hit ninth in the order against Red Sox starter David Price.

Used primarily as a defensive replacement thus far, Marisnick is just 0-1 in the 2018 Postseason.

Moreland will replace Steve Pearce at first base and bat fifth versus Astros right-hander Justin Verlander in his first start of the ALCS due to a right hamstring issue. He has made multiple appearances as a pinch-hitter while helping the Red Sox build a 3-1 series lead.

Moreland is 1-for-2 with 2 RBI and a walk drawn as a pinch-hitter this series.

Reddick, who started Game 4 in right field, will be replaced at his position by George Springer against Red Sox starter David Price. With Springer moving from center to right field, Jake Marisnick will enter the lineup.

In the Astros' Game 4 loss on Wednesday night, Reddick went 2-4 with a run scored, an RBI, and a walk.

Maldonado will start behind the plate tonight with Brian McCann heading to the bench.

Our models project Maldonado for 6.4 FanDuel points at the cost of $4,000.

Kinsler will be replaced at second base by Brock Holt. He finished 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Game 3 on Tuesday.

Kinsler is 4-for-20 (.200) with 2 doubles, 2 RBI, 1 steal, and 11 strikeouts in six games this postseason.

Nunez made an early exit from Game 3 on Tuesday due to lingering discomfort in his right ankle. "I think defensively he's been battling as far as that first step," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday night. "He hasn't been able to push off." Rafael Devers will start at third base on Wednesday.

Nunez is 3-for-16 (.188) with 1 double, 1 RBI, 2 walks drawn, and 2 strikeouts in five games this season.

McCann will receive the night off with Martin Maldonado starting behind the plate.

In the 2018 playoffs, McCann is hitless in six at-bats.

Holt will replace Ian Kinsler at second base and bat seventh versus Astros right-hander Charlie Morton. He is 4-for-10 with 1 home run, 1 triple, 1 double, 5 RBI, and 4 runs scored in three games this postseason, almost all of which came when he hit baseball's first playoff cycle against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS.

numberFire's models project Holt to score 7.7 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,400 in Game 4.

Devers will replace Eduardo Nunez (ankle) at third base and bat fifth versus Astros right-hander Charlie Morton. He is 5-for-11 (.455) with 2 RBI, 2 walks drawn, 1 steal, and 1 strikeout in four games this postseason.

numberFire's models project Devers to score 9.3 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,800 in Game 4.

Bellinger came off the bench and finished 2-for-4 with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning in a 2-1 victory over the Brewers in Game 4 on Tuesday. He will man center and lead off the order versus Milwaukee southpaw Wade Miley with the series all knotted up. Kike Hernandez will shift to right field and Yasiel Puig will head to the bench.

numberFire's models project Bellinger to score 12.4 FanDuel points at a cost of $3,300 in Game 5.

Muncy will replace Brian Dozier at second base and bat fifth versus Brewers left-hander Wade Miley. He replaced David Freese as a pinch-hitter in the second inning Tuesday and finished 1-for-5 with 2 strikeouts.

numberFire's models project Muncy to score 10.2 FanDuel points at a cost of $3,400 in Game 5.

Kratz will replace Manny Pina behind the dish to catch Wade Miley and bat seventh versus Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw.

numberFire's models project Kratz to score 7.9 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,000 in Game 5.

Perez will replace Jonathan Schoop at second base and bat fifth versus Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw.

numberFire's models project Perez to score 10.2 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,300 in Game 5.

Taylor led off in his previous three starts this series, going a combined 5-for-13 (.385) with a triple, an RBI, 2 walks drawn, 3 runs scored, and 6 whiffs. Cody Bellinger will handle leadoff work for the Dodgers in Game 5.

numberFire's models project Taylor to score 6.0 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,000 in Game 5.

Dozier went 1-for-4 with an RBI, 1 walk drawn, 1 steal, 1 failed steal, and 1 strikeout in Game 4. Max Muncy will replace him at second base on Wednesday.

Dozier is a combined 2-for-9 (.222) in five games this postseason.

Puig is hitting 2-for-11 (.182) with a double, a walk, and 5 strikeouts this series. Kike Hernandez will cover right field and Cody Bellinger will start in center.

Overall, Puig is 5-for-20 (.250) with the double, 5 walks drawn, 2 steals, 2 runs scored, and 8 strikeouts in eight games this postseason.

Pina went 1-for-2 with a double and 2 walks in Game 4. Erik Kratz will catch Wade Miley in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Pina is 3-for-7 (.429) with 1 double, 5 walks drawn, and 1 run scored in four games this postseason.

Hernan Perez will take Schoop's spot on second base. Schoop went 0-for-5 with 2 strikeouts in Game 4.

Schoop is 0-for-7 with 3 strikeouts in three games this postseason.

Bellinger managed to sneak one past the right side of the infield that brought Manny Machado home and tied up the series at 2-2. He entered as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning. Game 5 will be played on Wednesday.

Bellinger is 3-for-25 (.120) overall this postseason with 2 RBI, 2 steals, and 1 run scored in eight games.

Barnes will start behind the plate with Yasmani Grandal receiving the night off.

Our models project Barnes for 8.7 FanDuel points at the cost of $2,100.

Grandal will head to the bench with Austin Barnes starting behind the plate.

Grandal is hitting .136 with 1 home run and 1 RBI in 22 at-bats this postseason.

Schoop will replace Travis Shaw at second base and bat sixth versus Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill while making his first appearance of the series. He is a combined 0-for-6 this postseason.

numberFire's models project Schoop to score 7.9 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,600 in Game 4.

Pina will replace Erik Kratz behind the plate to catch Gio Gonzalez and bat seventh versus Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill. He went 1-for-2 with 2 walks drawn and a run scored in Game 1.

numberFire's models project Pina to score 7.5 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,300 in Game 4.

Dozier will get the start at second base with Kike Hernandez moving to center field and Cody Bellinger heading to the bench.

Our models project Dozier for 11.0 FanDuel points at the cost of $2,800.