On the evening of July 30, 2024, at 7:10 pm, the Seattle Mariners will take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park under skies expected to feature broken clouds. Luis Castillo will lead the pitching for the Mariners, entering the game with a 3.384 ERA, while James Paxton will handle the mound duties for the Red Sox, equipped with a 4.433 ERA.

The Mariners, currently 8th in the AL West Division, boast a record of 56 wins and 52 losses, yielding a .520 winning percentage. Their performance within the division includes 19 wins against 13 losses, sitting 2nd in the division rankings. Lately, they’ve secured 4 wins in their last 10 games and are coming off a loss. At home, their record is solid with 31 wins to 23 losses, but they struggle slightly more on the road with 25 wins to 29 losses. During day games, the Mariners have earned 20 victories, but shine under the lights with 36 wins in night games, tallying a total of 419 runs scored against 401 runs allowed.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox, holding the 6th spot in the AL East Division, have a win-loss record of 56-49, which translates to a .530 winning percentage. Their divisional record includes 14 wins and 13 losses, placing them 3rd. The Red Sox have won 3 of their last 10 games and are currently on a win streak. They have a nearly balanced home record of 26-27 and a more favorable away record of 30-22. Additionally, they have won 24 day games compared to 32 night games, accumulating a total of 513 runs scored while giving up 484 runs.

When analyzing the betting aspect of this encounter, the Seattle Mariners enter the game as slight favorites, with a PointSpread of 1.5 and an OverUnder set at 9.5 for total runs. The AwayTeamMoneyLine is -121, indicating stronger odds for the Mariners, whereas the HomeTeamMoneyLine for the Red Sox is +102. Gamblers and fans placing wagers on the game should consider these odds, as they reflect expectations of a closely contested and potentially high-scoring affair.