The Boston Red Sox will face the Kansas City Royals at 8:10 p.m. ET today. The game will take place at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City and will air on NESN. The Red Sox moneyline odds are +125, while the Royals stand at -144. The weather forecast predicts a clear sky with a high of 90°F.
Red Sox vs. Royals pregame odds (8/7/24)
The Royals are favored with MLB odds on the moneyline ranging from -155 to -144, while Red Sox odds hover around +122 to +125. The over/under for the game is consistent at 8.5 runs across Massachusetts sportsbooks. The run line generally favors the Royals at -1.5 with varying payouts. The other way for fans to bet on tonight’s game is the NRFI/YRFI market that is available.
- DraftKings: Royals -148, Red Sox +124, over/under 8.5
- FanDuel: Royals -144, Red Sox +122, over/under 8.5
- Caesars: Royals -145, Red Sox +122, over/under 8.5
- BetMGM: Royals -155, Red Sox +125, over/under 8.5
Odds are subject to change for Red Sox vs. Royals
Red Sox vs. Royals projected starting lineups today
Red Sox starting lineup
- CF Jarren Duran (L)
- LF Rob Refsnyder (R)
- RF Tyler O’Neill (R)
- 3B Rafael Devers (L)
- C Danny Jansen (R)
- 2B Romy Gonzalez (R)
- DH Masataka Yoshida (L)
- 1B Dominic Smith (L)
- SS Ceddanne Rafaela (R)
Royals starting lineup
- 2B Michael Massey (L)
- SS Bobby Witt Jr. (R)
- 1B Vinnie Pasquantino (L)
- C Salvador Perez (R)
- RF Hunter Renfroe (R)
- LF MJ Melendez (L)
- DH Freddy Fermin (R)
- 3B Maikel Garcia (R)
- CF Kyle Isbel (L)
Projected lineups, probable starters and injuries are pulled from Sportsdata.io
Red Sox vs. Royals probable starters for Wednesday
| Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (BOS) Kutter Crawford (R) | 7-8 | 3.81 | 1.09 | 23.0 | 5.7 |
| (KC) Cole Ragans (L) | 8-7 | 3.36 | 1.16 | 28.0 | 7.9 |
Red Sox vs. Royals Injuries for Wednesday
Red Sox: Tyler O’Neill (illness) is questionable. Chris Martin (elbow) is out. Liam Hendriks (elbow) is out. Trevor Story (shoulder) is out. Lucas Giolito (elbow) is out.
Royals: Dan Altavilla (oblique) out. Josh Taylor (biceps) is out. Kyle Wright (shoulder) is out. John Schreiber (knee) is out.
Team standings and stats for today’s game
Boston Red Sox team stats
The Boston Red Sox are third in the AL East with a 61-51 record. They have gone 6-4 in their last ten games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. The Red Sox offense has been strong, averaging 5.0 runs per game. Their pitching staff holds a 3.99 ERA this season. Recent performances include a 6-0 win against the Royals on August 6 and a 9-0 win on August 5. Season stats include:
- Runs per game: 5.0
- Team average: .263
- Team home runs: 142
- Team stolen bases: 108
- Team ERA: 3.99
- Team pitching strikeouts: 965
Kansas City Royals team stats
The Kansas City Royals are third in the AL Central with a 63-52 record. They have also gone 6-4 in their last ten games but are on a two-game losing streak. The Royals have scored an average of 4.7 runs per game this season. Their pitching staff has maintained a 3.79 ERA. Recent games include a 0-6 loss to the Red Sox on August 6 and a 0-9 loss on August 5. Season stats include:
- Runs per game: 4.7
- Team average: .253
- Team home runs: 123
- Team stolen bases: 95
- Team ERA: 3.79
- Team pitching strikeouts: 908
Player Stats for Red Sox vs. Royals
Masataka Yoshida and Vinnie Pasquantino are key players for the Red Sox and Royals. Their recent performances and season stats highlight their potential impact on today’s game. Recent news includes Liam Hendriks’ live BP session and Masataka Yoshida breaking his hitless streak with a 4-for-5 performance.
Red Sox Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Rafael Devers leads the Red Sox in multiple categories, making him a focal point for bettors considering Red Sox odds. Jarren Duran and David Hamilton contribute significantly in runs and stolen bases, respectively. Here are the Red Sox leaders ahead of today’s game:
- AVG Leader: Rafael Devers .304
- HR Leader: Rafael Devers 25
- RBI Leader: Rafael Devers 70
- Runs Leader: Jarren Duran 78
- SB Leader: David Hamilton 28
Royals Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez are standout players for the Royals, with Witt Jr. leading in batting average and runs. Vinnie Pasquantino’s RBI count is also noteworthy for those looking at MLB odds. Here are the Royals leaders ahead of today’s game:
- AVG Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. .343
- HR Leader: Salvador Perez 20
- RBI Leader: Vinnie Pasquantino 82
- Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. 96
- SB Leader: Maikel Garcia 27
