Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Trends: You Can't Pass Up This oddschecker+ Trends Play
Monday's oddschecker+ Trends Tool pick of the day comes to us from today's Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals game. Handicapper Matt McCuen used oddschecker+ to find this sharp prop pick that you definitely don't want to miss, especially at great odds.
Matt McCuen - August 5, 2024, 12:57 PM EDT
5 minBoston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Trends: You Can't Pass Up This oddschecker+ Trends Play
The Boston Red Sox will clash with the Kansas City Royals tonight.
Game one of the series will get underway from Kaufmann Stadium.
Every game is vital for these two teams fighting for a playoff spot in the American League.
Boston represents a record of 59-51.
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: August 5, 2024
- Time: 8:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
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Our oddschecker+ Betting Trends Tool supports this play tonight, and I am in full agreement. Hunter Renfroe has gone under this total runs number in six of his last 10 games.
In addition to the great recent results, there is strong backing for this play in the baseball metrics. In a small sample size of appearances, Red Sox pitcher James Paxton has dominated against Renfroe. The Royals outfielder is 0-for-8 vs. Paxton in his career, and he will struggle to get on base tonight.
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Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Prediction
The Sox have been one of baseball's biggest surprises, as many did not think they were good enough to compete for a playoff spot.
Boston trails the first-place Orioles by 6.5 games in the AL East.
The most realistic path to the playoffs for Boston is via the wildcard. The Sox trial the final wildcard spot by 2.5 games.
The next two weeks are crucial for Boston.
Rafael Devers leads the team with 25 home runs and 70 runs batted in.
Jarren Duran has enjoyed a breakout season with a team-best 138 hits. Duran won the All-Star game MVP.
Tyler O'Neil has added 22 home runs and 45 RBIs.
The Big Maple James Paxton will get the call tonight. Paxton is 8-3 with a 4.52 ERA.
The Royals start this series with a record of 63-50.
That is the third-best record in the AL Central.
Kansas City has not made the postseason since 2015.
The last time the Royals made the playoffs, they won the World Series.
The Royals trail the first-place Guardians by five games in the AL Central.
KC holds the final wildcard spot in the AL. The Royals lead the Red Sox by 2.5 games.
Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of the best players in baseball this year. Witt leads the team, batting .344 with 79 runs batted in and 155 hits.
Veteran Salvador Perez leads the squad, launching 20 home runs.
Vinnie Pasquantino has added 15 home runs and 79 RBIs.
Brady Singer will toe the rubber tonight. Singer is 8-6 with a 2.88 ERA, which ranks eighth in baseball.
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Pick
Pick: Hunter Renfroe Under 0.5 Run -125 Click here to get the latest Red Sox vs. Royals odds
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