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2022 MLB Handicapping
(53-53-0) Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals (41-64-0)
Date: Thursday August 4th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Kauffman Stadium Kansas City
Projected Pitchers: Nick Pivetta vs. Kris Bubic
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox -130 Royals 108
MLB run line Betting Odds: Red Sox +1.5, Royals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Boston Red Sox
Heading into the game, the Boston Red Sox have an overall record of 53-53-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 27-26. In the AL East division, Boston currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 55-51-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 53.0% of their games. The Red Sox’s over-under record is 47-52-7.
For Boston, Nick Pivetta gets the start with an overall record of 8-8. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.47. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.63 innings per outing, as well as 8.65 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.34 per 9. In total, Pivetta has given up 16 home runs.
So far, the Red Sox bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.21.
During the season, the Boston Red Sox have performed well on offense, averaging 4.47 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -20.0. The Red Sox come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.252. Boston combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.24. Placing them 21st. With runners on base, the Red Sox are averaging just 0.68 stolen bases per game.
In the field, Boston averages 0.5 errors per game, placing them near the league average. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.68 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Kansas City Royals have an overall record of 41-64-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 22-30. In the AL Central division, Kansas City currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 47-58-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 28.9% of their games. The Royalss’ over-under record is 50-51-4.
For Kansas City, Kris Bubic gets the start with an overall record of 2-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.57. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.36 innings per outing. as well as 7.39 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.72 per 9. In total, Bubic has given up 12 home runs.
So far, the Royals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.57.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Kansas City Royals, as they are averaging just 3.80 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -132.0. On offense, the Royals have a team batting average of 0.244, placing them 14th in the league. Kansas City combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.183. Placing them below average. On the base paths, the Royals have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 9th in the MLB in steals.
In the field, Kansas City averages 0.58 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.83 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games
- Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City’s last 11 games when playing at home against Boston
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Boston Red Sox. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Nick Pivetta has the better WHIP of 1.32 compared to Kris Bubic at 1.6. Pivetta will be facing a Royals offense with a team batting average of 0.244 (14th). Bubic has a tough matchup against a Red Sox offense ranked 6th in batting average.
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