On the evening of July 22, 2024, the Boston Red Sox are set to square off against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, Denver, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:40 pm under clear skies. Tanner Houck, who holds a commendable ERA of 2.538, will take the mound for the Red Sox. Facing him will be the Rockies’ Austin Gomber, who enters the game with an ERA of 4.605. In this year’s standings within the AL East Division, the Red Sox are currently 6th with a 53-45 record. They’ve shown solid form recently, winning 5 of their last 10 outings, despite a current three-game losing streak. The Rockies, struggling in the NL West, are 14th with a 36-64 record, coming off a recent loss but maintaining a fighting spirit in night games with a 24-win tally. In betting terms, the game sets up with promising odds. The point spread is established at 1.5 in favor of the Red Sox, with the Over/Under for total runs scored set at 10.0. For those inclined towards money line bets, the odds are -181 for the Red Sox and +152 for the Rockies, indicating a favor towards Boston but acknowledging the competitive edge that could make this game closer than expected.