As the MLB season heats up, the Kansas City Royals are set to clash with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 13, 2024. The game, scheduled to begin at 4:10 pm, is expected to unfold under light rain conditions.

Seth Lugo, who has been impressive with a 2.213 ERA, will start for the Royals. Conversely, Kutter Crawford, with a 3.237 ERA, will take the mound for the Red Sox. The Royals, currently 5th in the AL Central Division, boast a record of 52-43 and a winning rate of 0.55. They have been particularly strong recently, winning six of their last ten games and are riding a four-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Red Sox, positioned 6th in the AL East with a 51-42 record, also hold a 0.55 winning percentage. They’ve won seven of their last ten games, though they recently encountered a setback with a loss.

Regarding the game’s betting odds, they are intriguingly set. The point spread stands at -1.5 in favor of the Boston Red Sox, suggesting a predicted slight edge over the Royals. The over/under for the game is set at 9.0, indicating expectations for moderate scoring. For individual team odds, the Royals are at a +112 on the moneyline, making them slight underdogs, while the Red Sox are slightly favored with a -130 on the moneyline. These odds reflect a tight matchup, with potential for both teams to pull through depending on their day’s performance.