The Boston Red Sox are set to play the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, Aug 7, at 6:10 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The game features pitchers with notable NRFI records: Kutter Crawford (15-8) for the Red Sox and Cole Ragans (17-6) for the Royals. NRFI/YRFI odds for this matchup are listed with DraftKings at -140 for NRFI and +105 for YRFI. The forecast predicts a clear sky with temperatures around 90 degrees. This information is crucial for bettors looking at the Red Sox vs. Royals NRFI betting options.
Red Sox vs. Royals NRFI/YRFI odds today
The matchup between the Red Sox and Royals shows DraftKings SportsBook listing the NRFI odds at -140 and YRFI odds at +105. This indicates a stronger belief in no run being scored in the first inning. The implied probability for NRFI stands at approximately 58.3%, while YRFI has a probability of around 48.8%.
- DraftKings: NRFI -140
- DraftKings: YRFI +105
MLB odds are subject to change
Red Sox vs. Royals NRFI/YRFI Prediction
Two of the top arms are on the hill for their respective teams in a ballpark that suppresses home run potential. Cole Ragans has been terrific this season, holding right-handed hitters to a .274 wOBA and .124 ISO. Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers will still hold two key spots while Tyler O’Neill is likely to return. Both him and Rob Refsnyder are two right-handers who hit lefties well but also strike out 25%+.
Kutter Crawford has been consistent this season, and even with Bobby Witt looming, he can get through this front three of the order. Crawford has thrown cutter the most this year, which the Royals lineup does not have a great track record against the pitch.
Red Sox vs Royals NRFI/YRFI Prediction: NRFI
Red Sox vs. Royals Pitching Matchup
| Cole Ragans (L) (KC) | Stat | Kutter Crawford (R) (BOS) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-6 | NRFI/YRFI Record | 15-8 |
| 28% | K% | 23% |
| 7.9% | BB% | 5.7% |
| 1.16 | WHIP | 1.09 |
| 0.67 | HR/9 | 1.83 |
Kutter Crawford for the Red Sox brings a WHIP of 1.09, a K% of 23, and a HR/9 of 1.83, with a NRFI/YRFI record of 15-8. Cole Ragans of the Royals counters with a WHIP of 1.16, a K% of 28, and a HR/9 of 0.67, alongside a NRFI/YRFI record of 17-6. Both pitchers exhibit solid control and the ability to limit runs, crucial for NRFI/YRFI bettors.
Examining their performance in different settings, Crawford shows a slightly better WHIP against left-handed hitters at 1.05, while Ragans excels at home with a WHIP of 1.24 and a dominant K% of 30.3. Ragans’ performance against right-handers is notable with a WHIP of 1.12 and a K% of 30.7.
Kutter Crawford Split Stats
| Home | Stat | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 23.4% | K% | 22.6% |
| 5.2% | BB% | 6.1% |
| 1.11 | WHIP | 1.06 |
| 1.41 | HR/9 | 2.25 |
| vs. Left | Stat | vs. Right |
|---|---|---|
| 24.3% | K% | 22.6% |
| 5.6% | BB% | 6.5% |
| 1.05 | WHIP | 1.14 |
| 2.19 | HR/9 | 1.42 |
Cole Ragans Split Stats
| Home | Stat | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 30.3% | K% | 25.3% |
| 7.8% | BB% | 8% |
| 1.24 | WHIP | 1.08 |
| 0.63 | HR/9 | 0.71 |
| vs. Left | Stat | vs. Right |
|---|---|---|
| 21.2% | K% | 30.7% |
| 4.8% | BB% | 9% |
| 1.44 | WHIP | 1.12 |
| 0.39 | HR/9 | 0.73 |
Red Sox vs. Royals NRFI/YRFI Record
Red Sox NRFI/YRFI season stats
- Red Sox NRFI: 68.75%
- Red Sox YRFI: 31.25%
- Red Sox Opponent NRFI: 71.43%
- Red Sox Opponent YRFI: 28.57%
Royals NRFI/YRFI season stats
- Royals NRFI: 69.57%
- Royals YRFI: 30.43%
- Royals Opponent NRFI: 75.65%
- Royals Opponent YRFI: 24.35%
Red Sox Lineup vs. Cole Ragans (L)
With Jarren Duran leading, he has a .320 wOBA and .089 ISO against lefties.Rafael Devers follows suit with a .328 wOBA and .176 ISO, indicating the platoon advantage for Ragans. The lineup’s collective performance, including Rob Refsnyder and Tyler O’Neill, points towards exploiting Ragans’ left-hand pitching, focusing on their high wOBA and ISO values.
Royals Lineup vs. Kutter Crawford (R)
Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. at the top order present a challenge with Massey’s .341 wOBA and Witt Jr.’s .387 wOBA against right-handers. Salvador Perez adds depth with a .348 wOBA and .159 ISO, but overall this is a lineup Crawford should keep near a minimum.
