Scheduled for August 7, 2024, the Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, commencing at 8:10 PM under clear skies. Kutter Crawford, with an ERA of 3.807, will lead the charge for the Red Sox, while the Royals will counter with Cole Ragans, who boasts an ERA of 3.358.

In terms of standings as of 2024, the Red Sox are 6th in the AL East Division with a record of 61-51, a 0.54 win rate, and 14-13 in division play, placing them 3rd within the division. The Royals, on the other hand, find themselves 5th in the AL Central Division with a record of 63-52 and a win rate of 0.55, along with a strong performance in their division at 25-11.

When analyzing the betting odds for this matchup, the Red Sox are at a slight disadvantage with a money line of +123, compared to the Royals at -146. The point spread favors the Royals at -1.5, indicating expectations for them to win by at least two runs. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, suggesting a moderately high-scoring game. These odds provide a snapshot of how the bettors are weighing each team’s chances, reflecting both recent form and overall season performance.