Kansas City (51-43) at Boston (51-41)
- When: Jul 12 2024, 7:10 PM
- Where: Fenway Park, Boston
- Where to watch: NESN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox
Moneyline
Kansas City Royals -118
Boston Red Sox -102
Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox
Runline
Kansas City Royals -1.5 (+125)
Boston Red Sox 1.5 (-150)
Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox
Total
Over 9.0 (-115)
Under 9.0 (-105)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Probable Pitchers:
Kansas City: Cole Ragans (5-6, 3.28)
Boston: Cooper Criswell (3-3, 4.15)
Team Stats
| Royals | Red Sox | |
| 51-43 | Record | 51-41 |
| 20-25 | Away & Home | 29-17 |
| 5-5 | Last 10 | 8-2 |
| W3 | Streak | W1 |
Game Preview
The Boston Red Sox aim to head into the All-Star break on a high as they kick off a three-game home series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
The Red Sox achieved a 7-0 victory over Oakland on Thursday, marking their eighth win in their last 10 games and securing their third consecutive series win. Connor Wong, Wilyer Abreu, and Masataka Yoshida each hit home runs, contributing to the team’s 10-hit performance and their 13th three-homer game of the season. All-Star pitcher Tanner Houck delivered six shutout innings, allowing just two hits and earning his eighth win.
Manager Alex Cora emphasized the importance of maintaining their winning momentum before the All-Star Game festivities in Arlington, Texas, next week. "I think what we need to do is to keep winning," Cora said. "Obviously there’s a lot of conversation about a lot of stuff, but the main goal here is to keep winning and we’ve done a pretty good job the last month and a half accomplishing that, and we’re going to continue."
This weekend’s games are particularly crucial as the Royals are just one game behind the third and final wild-card spot in the American League postseason race, a position currently held by the Red Sox.
Masataka Yoshida has been instrumental in Boston’s recent surge, hitting .346 with a .928 OPS and 12 RBIs over his last 14 games. He went 3-for-4 with four RBIs in Thursday’s win.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Kansas City 6-4
The Pick: Kansas City -118 & Over 9 (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $345
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
