Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 8/5/2024

The Boston Red Sox (59-51) travel to face off against the Kansas City Royals (63-50) on Monday, August 5th. This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City and televised on BSKC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.

Red Sox vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals (-145)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.5 Runs
  • The Royals have won 10 of their last 15 games, showing strong recent form.
  • In their last 15 games, the Royals have averaged 6.2 runs per game, indicating a potent offense.
  • At home, the Royals have won 6 of their last 8 games, demonstrating a strong home-field advantage.
  • In their last 5 home games, the Royals have outscored their opponents 31-18, showcasing their ability to dominate at home.
  • The Royals have a 3-1 record against the Red Sox in their last 4 head-to-head matchups, indicating recent success against this opponent.

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The Red Sox Are Coming Off A Win

Boston closed out their series vs. the Rangers with a 7-2 win on the road. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at +106 on the money line. It was a big 3rd inning for the Red Sox, as they scored three runs in the inning. Boston’s offense was carried by Wilyer Abreu, who went 2/4 with two homers and four RBIs.

Nick Pivetta got the start for the Red Sox, going 4 2/3 innings, and giving up just two runs on two hits. He also issued three walks and struck out five Rangers batters. Cam Booser picked up the win out of the bullpen, going 1 1/3 innings, and didn’t give up a run.

Boston is 32-23 on the road this season, and they have won two straight series, bringing their overall series record to 18-13-5. Their games have averaged 9.6 runs per game during a three-game over streak, contributing to their 56-48 over/under record this season.

In the AL East, the Red Sox are 6.5 games behind the Yankees, who are in first place. Boston’s run line record on the road is 31-24, while their overall record is 59-51, placing them 3rd in the division.

James Paxton Gets The Start For The Red Sox

Left-hander James Paxton gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Royals on the road. He has made 19 starts this year and has a record of 8-3 with an ERA of 4.52. Paxton’s WHIP for the season is 1.46, and opponents are batting .244 this year. In his 19 appearances, Paxton has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 6.63 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Paxton took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.

Red Sox Offense Breakdown

Heading into today’s game, the Red Sox offense is 4th in the league in runs scored at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league’s top home run hitting teams and have the 2nd best team batting average in the league. Boston also has the league’s best team BABIP and are 2nd in slugging and OPS.

Rafael Devers has been on a tear of late, going 16/39 with two homers and seven RBIs over his last nine games. For the season, he is hitting .305 with 25 homers and 70 RBIs. Devers’ 11-game hitting streak is the longest on the team. Jarren Duran is also swinging a hot bat, as he has gone 10/26 in his last eight games and is batting .296 for the season.

The Royals Are Coming Off A Win

To close out their series vs. the Tigers, the Royals picked up a 3-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -137 on the money line. It was a big 9th inning for the Royals, as they scored three runs in the top of the 9th to pick up the win. Kansas City’s offense was carried by MJ Melendez, who went 1/1 with a homer and three RBIs.

Chris Stratton picked up the win out of the bullpen, and Hunter Harvey picked up the save. Starter Michael Wacha went six innings, giving up just two runs on seven hits. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the no-decision.

As the favorite, the Royals have a 36-20 record, and overall, they are 63-50, five games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. Kansas City’s average run margin in winning games is +3.9, while in losses, it is -3.1.

This season, the over/under record for Royals games with a total of 9.5 runs is 5-5. The average run total for their games is 8.6 runs, and their overall O/U record is 48-62. In the AL Central, the Royals have a 25-11 record and have won two straight series.

Brady Singer Gets The Start For The Royals

Brady Singer will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the White Sox. In that start, he went seven innings and gave up three earned runs. Looking back further, Singer has won three straight starts and has not given up more than three earned runs in any of those outings. The right-hander has a record of 8-6 this season and an ERA of 2.88. Out of his 22 starts, Singer has turned in 10 quality starts and is averaging 8.28 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 13 homers and is walking just 2.59 batters per nine innings.

Royals Offense Breakdown

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Heading into today’s game, the Royals are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Royals are batting .253, which is 8th in the league, and are the top team in the league in terms of fewest strikeouts per game. Kansas City’s offense has been led by Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez, who are both among the league leaders in home runs and RBIs.

Over his last six games, Vinnie Pasquantino has gone 9/27 with four homers and 12 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in RBIs while batting .266 for the season. Pasquantino is also on an eight-game hitting streak. Paul DeJong has 19 homers this season but is batting just .231.

Red Sox vs Royals Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Red Sox vs. Royals game is to take the Royals on the money line at -145. We have the Royals winning this one by a score of 6-5. With the over/under sitting at 9.5 runs, there isn’t a lot of wiggle room, as we have this game going over by half a run.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have James Paxton finishing with five strikeouts compared to Brady Singer with six. However, Singer has a better chance of picking up the win, as he ranks fifth in our projections compared to Paxton at 10th.


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