On the evening of August 7, 2024, the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals will go head-to-head in a compelling matchup at Kauffman Stadium, scheduled to begin at 8:10 PM under a clear sky. Kutter Crawford will pitch for the Red Sox with a commendable ERA of 3.807, while Cole Ragans will take the mound for the Royals, boasting a slightly lower ERA of 3.358.

The Red Sox currently stand 6th in the 2024 AL East Division, possessing a win-loss record of 61-51 and a .540 winning percentage. Their performance in divisional games rates them at third, with 14 wins and 13 losses. Their record over the last 10 games stands impressively at 6 victories, supported by a current win streak of three. Analyzing their home and away performances, they have 27 wins to 28 losses at home, and a stronger road performance with 34 wins against 23 losses. In terms of day versus night games, the Red Sox have secured 26 and 35 wins respectively, having scored a total of 559 runs and conceded 521 runs this season.

Meanwhile, the Royals rank 5th in the AL Central Division with a record of 63-52, translating to a .550 winning percentage. Their division record is notable with 25 wins to 11 losses, also placing them third in their division. Like the Red Sox, they have also won 6 of their last 10 games but are currently on a two-game losing streak. The team shows a stronger front at home with 36 wins compared to 24 losses and mirrors the Red Sox on the road with 27 wins to 28 losses. Their performance is stronger during night games, holding 38 wins compared to 25 in day games. The Royals have managed to score 546 runs while giving up 456 runs this season. The betting odds for this game provide interesting insights for gamblers. The point spread is set at -1.5, and the Over/Under is pegged at 8.5. For those looking to wager on the teams directly, the Away Team Money Line for the Red Sox is set at +123, while the Home Team Money Line for the Royals stands at -146.