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2021 MLB Handicapping
(33-44) Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox (48-31)
Date: Tuesday, June 29th, 2021
Time: 7:10 PM ET
Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Projected Pitchers: Brad Keller (KC) vs. Nick Pivetta (BOS)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Royals +190 | Red Sox -210
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Red Sox -1.5 (-190)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U 10.5
Boston has taken over first place in the American League East. It will be looking to strengthen that lead when it hosts Kansas City on Tuesday night. The series is scheduled to play a 4 game weekday series.
The Royals enter this series on a 5 game losing streak, meanwhile the Red Sox come in with momentum after sweeping their rival New York Yankees at home in 3 games.
Hunter Renfroe homered twice, the second to break a sixth-inning tie, and the Red Sox rallied from a four-run deficit to beat Kansas City 6-5 on Monday.
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City has been ice-cold dating back to the beginning of June. The Royals have only won three games since June 4, getting swept by the Angels, Tigers, Yankees and Rangers this month.
Kansas City is tied with Minnesota and Detroit for last place in the AL Central at 33-43 overall. Their offense has been decent this season, ranking 11th with a team batting average of .241.
Veteran catcher Salvador Perez leads the team with 82 hits, including a team-high 18 HR’s. He is batting .281 and has a .310 OBP.
Boston Red Sox
Boston is coming off one of its best series of the season. The Red Sox had been in a bit of a rough patch compared to their overall record, losing 3 of their last 4 games heading into the weekend. They bounced back in a big way, sweeping the Yankees.
The Red Sox have retaken sole possession of the AL East lead, half a game ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays. Their offense ranks 3rd in the MLB with a team batting average of .258.
Shortstop Xander Bogaerts has been one of the best hitters in baseball this season, batting .330 with 90 total hits. Third Baseman Rafael Devers has been the teams biggest bat, hitting team highs with 64 RBI’s on 19 HR’s.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Royals are 33-44 overall
- Royals are 15-25 on the road
- Red Sox are 48-31 overall
- Red Sox 24-17 at home
Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction:
Boston is once again the heavy favorite as they’re on a nice win steak and have been solid at home whereas Kansas City hasn’t been great on the road.
Nick Pivetta is coming off his best outing of the year, going 6.2 innings and allowing only 3 hits and 0 runs. The edge is definitely in his favor going up against Brad Keller.
Parlay the Red Sox and the under in this one to add some additional value.
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