On September 8, 2024, an exciting baseball matchup is set to occur as the Chicago White Sox visit the Boston Red Sox at the picturesque Fenway Park. The game is scheduled to start at 1:35 PM under what is expected to be clear skies. Taking the pitcher’s mound for the Chicago White Sox is Chris Flexen, who currently holds a 5.361 ERA. Meanwhile, the starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox has not yet been announced.

In the American League Central standings, the White Sox are currently at the bottom, with a record of 32 wins and 111 losses, reflecting a .22 winning percentage. Their performance within the division includes 8 wins against 38 losses. Recently, their form has been poor, having won only once in their last 10 games, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak. The team’s home record stands at 18-54, while their away record is 14-57. They have managed to win 11 games during the daytime and 21 at night, accumulating a total of 437 runs scored against 744 runs allowed.

Conversely, the Boston Red Sox hold 7th place in the AL East with a record of 72-70, translating to a .51 winning percentage. They have an even division record of 18-18. Recently, they have found a bit more success, winning 4 out of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game win streak. At Fenway, they’ve posted a 33-38 record, but have been stronger on the road with 39 wins and 32 losses. Their day game wins total 26 compared to 46 during night games, and they have scored 674 runs while allowing 675.

When it comes to betting, the odds indicate a preference for the Boston Red Sox. The point spread stands at -1.5, suggesting that the Red Sox are seen as favorites to win by at least 2 runs. The over/under for the game is set at 9.0, pointing towards expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. For those looking to place moneyline bets, the odds are -291 for the Boston Red Sox, implying a higher confidence in their victory, and +235 for the Chicago White Sox, indicating a less favored position.