Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 11, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 11, 2025 ,

MLB Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 5/11

The Boston Red Sox will play against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The game is set to begin at 2:10 PM. It will be a night game.

Red Sox vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Red Sox MoneyLine 113. The Red Sox have a strong lineup with top hitters like Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers. They also won their last game against the Royals, which gives them momentum.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-107). Both teams have solid pitching stats, with the Royals having a team ERA of 2.99 and the Red Sox at 3.72. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Boston Red Sox have a home record of 11-9 and a road record of 10-11 this season.
  • The Kansas City Royals have a strong home record of 16-6 but struggle on the road with a record of 8-11.
  • In a recent game, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-1 with Garrett Crochet striking out 9 batters.
  • The Kansas City Royals won a close game against the Boston Red Sox 2-1, with Michael Lorenzen pitching 7 scoreless innings.
  • Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox had an impressive performance against the Texas Rangers, going 2 for 3 with a home run.

Red Sox vs Royals Preview

The Boston Red Sox will travel to Kauffman Stadium to play the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The game will start at 2:10 PM. Lucas Giolito will start for the Red Sox. Giolito has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 8.38 over 9 2/3 innings.

The Royals will counter with Seth Lugo on the mound. Lugo has a solid ERA of 2.84 in eight starts this season. He has pitched 50 2/3 innings and has a record of 3-3. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone for the game.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Stats

The Kansas City Royals have some standout players this season. Bobby Witt Jr. is leading the team with a .323 batting average. He also has 5 home runs and 23 RBIs. Maikel Garcia is another top performer. He has a .314 batting average with 4 home runs. Garcia also contributes with 17 RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino leads the team in home runs with 6. His batting average is lower at .223, but he has 24 RBIs. The Royals have a team batting average of .244. They rank 13th in the league for this stat. Their on-base percentage is .303, placing them 20th. On the pitching side, Seth Lugo has been a strong starter. He has a 3-3 record with a 2.84 ERA. The Royals’ team ERA is 2.99, ranking 2nd in the league. They have 20 quality starts, which is the best in the league. Their pitchers have also allowed only 35 home runs.

Boston Red Sox: Strong Hitters and Pitching Challenges

The Boston Red Sox have some top hitters this season. Alex Bregman leads the team with a .319 batting average. He has hit 9 home runs and has 31 RBIs. Rafael Devers is also strong with a .273 average and 6 home runs. Wilyer Abreu matches Bregman with 9 home runs. Boston’s team batting average is .254, ranking 7th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .327, placing them 9th. The team has hit 48 home runs, ranking 7th. They have also stolen 45 bases, which is the 4th best in the league. Lucas Giolito has struggled on the mound this season. He has an 8.38 ERA and a 0-1 record. In his 9 2/3 innings pitched, he has allowed 3 walks and struck out 9 batters. The Red Sox have a team ERA of 3.72, ranking 10th.

Final Betting Pick

The Red Sox MoneyLine at 113 looks favorable. The team has a solid lineup with top hitters like Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers. Bregman leads the league in home runs, runs, and RBIs, which can be a game-changer. The Red Sox have momentum from their recent win against the Royals, where they scored 10 runs.

For the Over/Under, taking the Under 8.5 seems wise. Both teams have strong pitching stats, with the Royals having a team ERA of 2.99 and the Red Sox at 3.72. Seth Lugo, the Royals’ pitcher, has an ERA of 2.84, which suggests runs might be limited. The Red Sox also have a history of quality starts, ranking second in the league.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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