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At Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, the Boston Red Sox (54-55) play the Kansas City Royals (43-65), with first pitch at 2:10 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Kutter Crawford (3-3) for the Red Sox, and Brad Keller (5-12) for the Royals.
The Red Sox are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-140) on the road at the Royals (+119). The contest has an over/under set at 9.5.
Red Sox vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Boston Red Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
Red Sox (-140)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -108, Under: -112)
When, Where, at What Time is Red Sox vs. Royals
- Game Day: Sunday, August 7, 2022
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Trevor Story | 10 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Matt Strahm | 15 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Chris Sale | 15 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Michael Wacha | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tyler Danish | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Brayan Bello | 15 Day Injury List | Groin |
| James Paxton | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Kiké Hernández | 60 Day Injury List | Hip Flexor |
| Josh Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Danny Santana | Suspended List | Suspension |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Gabe Speier | 40 Man Active | Illness |
| Edward Olivares | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Jake Brentz | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tyler Zuber | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Angel Zerpa | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
Last Time Out: Red Sox and Royals
These clubs meet again after the Royals’ 5-4 victory over the Red Sox yesterday. Dylan Coleman (1.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) picked up the win for the Royals. Kyle Isbel went 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Garrett Whitlock (2.00 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Red Sox.
Betting Trends
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Red Sox have won 32 out of the 56 games, or 57.1%, in which they’ve been favored. Boston has a record of 14-15, a 48.3% win rate, when favored by -140 or more by oddsmakers this season. The Red Sox have a 58.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Boston and its opponents have hit the over in 49 of their 109 games with a total this season. In 109 games with a spread this season, the Red Sox are 57-52-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 92 | .315 (4) | .372 (15) | .590 (4) | 5.7% (11) | 18.7% (65) | 7.0% (97) |
| Xander Bogaerts | 104 | .312 (5) | .384 (11) | .455 (45) | 2.1% (106) | 20.8% (85) | 9.4% (59) |
| Alex Verdugo | 102 | .271 (49) | .311 (108) | .385 (109) | 1.7% (122) | 11.3% (8) | 5.4% (131) |
| J.D. Martínez | 95 | .281 (36) | .347 (42) | .451 (51) | 2.2% (103) | 24.2% (115) | 8.2% (78) |
| Eric Hosmer | 92 | .266 (54) | .333 (69) | .386 (108) | 2.1% (106) | 14.6% (25) | 9.3% (63) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have been victorious in 32, or 37.2%, of the 86 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This year, Kansas City has won 20 of 58 games when listed as at least +119 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 45.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Kansas City and their opponents have hit the over in 52 of their 108 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Royals are 50-58-0 against the spread in their 108 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 98 | .255 (74) | .297 (127) | .451 (51) | 3.7% (49) | 23.8% (109) | 5.0% (137) |
| Hunter Dozier | 91 | .251 (84) | .313 (105) | .424 (72) | 2.7% (87) | 22.6% (99) | 7.6% (89) |
| MJ Melendez | 77 | .231 (-) | .318 (-) | .429 (-) | 3.9% (-) | 26.4% (-) | 11.6% (-) |
| Nicky Lopez | 102 | .247 (94) | .305 (115) | .294 (149) | 0.0% (147) | 14.4% (23) | 6.6% (107) |
| Salvador Pérez | 66 | .215 (-) | .252 (-) | .462 (-) | 5.8% (-) | 28.1% (-) | 3.3% (-) |
Red Sox vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Red Sox to win (-140 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go under the total (9.5 runs).