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.