On Friday, the Boston Red Sox (53-54) are visiting the Kansas City Royals (42-64), at 8:10 PM ET, in the second game of a four-game series. Josh Winckowski (4-5) is the starter for the Red Sox, and Zack Greinke (3-6) for the Royals.
The moneyline odds for the Red Sox (-115) versus the Royals (-104) indicate a tight game. The contest has a total set at 9.
Red Sox vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Boston Red Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
Red Sox (-115)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -105, Under: -116)
When, Where, at What Time is Red Sox vs. Royals
- Game Day: Friday, August 5, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 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 | Minors | Suspension |
Royals Injury Report
Name | Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
Edward Olivares | 10 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
Gabe Speier | 40 Man Active | Illness |
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
Taylor Clarke (1.00 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 K) was credited with a win in the Royals’ 7-3 victory over the Red Sox yesterday. Salvador Perez led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Darwinzon Hernandez (2.00 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Red Sox.
Betting Trends
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have won 31, or 57.4%, of the 54 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Boston has a record of 28-22 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -115 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Red Sox. Games involving Boston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 48 of 107 chances this season. The Red Sox are 56-51-0 ATS in their 107 games with a spread this season.
Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
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Rafael Devers | 90 | .322 (4) | .378 (15) | .603 (4) | 5.9% (11) | 18.6% (64) | 6.9% (103) |
Xander Bogaerts | 102 | .309 (7) | .383 (11) | .455 (52) | 2.1% (107) | 21.0% (84) | 9.6% (56) |
Alex Verdugo | 100 | .264 (57) | .304 (117) | .367 (130) | 1.4% (130) | 11.3% (8) | 5.3% (133) |
J.D. Martínez | 93 | .282 (36) | .347 (44) | .450 (55) | 2.3% (101) | 24.0% (110) | 8.2% (79) |
Eric Hosmer | 91 | .266 (54) | .332 (71) | .385 (112) | 2.1% (107) | 14.7% (26) | 9.1% (68) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have won in 31, or 36.9%, of the 84 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Kansas City has won 26 of 78 games when listed as at least -104 or worse on the moneyline. The Royals have an implied victory probability of 51% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Kansas City and their opponents have hit the over in 51 of their 106 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Royals have posted a record of 49-57-0 against the spread this season.
Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
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Bobby Witt Jr. | 97 | .255 (76) | .298 (125) | .453 (53) | 3.8% (48) | 23.8% (106) | 5.0% (139) |
Hunter Dozier | 89 | .251 (83) | .313 (106) | .425 (76) | 2.8% (82) | 22.6% (97) | 7.5% (92) |
Nicky Lopez | 100 | .249 (90) | .308 (112) | .297 (150) | 0.0% (149) | 13.8% (19) | 6.7% (106) |
Salvador Pérez | 64 | .215 (-) | .253 (-) | .458 (-) | 5.7% (-) | 27.5% (-) | 3.4% (-) |
MJ Melendez | 75 | .229 (-) | .315 (-) | .417 (-) | 3.6% (-) | 26.8% (-) | 11.3% (-) |
Red Sox vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Red Sox will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-115). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up under the total (9 runs).