The Chicago White Sox are slated to battle the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on the evening of September 7, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:15 PM under expected overcast skies. Garrett Crochet, who holds a 3.614 ERA, will take the mound for the White Sox, while Cooper Criswell, with a 4.138 ERA, will pitch for the home team, the Red Sox.

As the season progresses, the White Sox find themselves at the bottom of the AL Central with a record of 32-110, indicating a struggling campaign with only a 0.23 winning percentage. They’ve also struggled within their division, securing only 8 victories against 38 losses. The Boston Red Sox, on the other hand, are mid-table in the AL East at 8th place, holding a nearly balanced 71-70 record and a .500 winning percentage. Their performance in division games stands evenly with 18 wins and 18 losses.

In terms of betting, the odds suggest a challenging game for the visitors. The point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Boston Red Sox, indicating expectations for a relatively comfortable win for the home side. The over/under on total runs scored is pegged at 9.0, pointing to anticipations of a moderately high-scoring affair. Bettors looking to back the White Sox will find the moneyline at +164, suggesting a lower probability of an upset win, whereas the Red Sox are more favored at a moneyline of -196.