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Kansas City Royals Riding High as they Face Boston Red Sox in Series Opener After Recent Wins

The Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals will kick off a three game series on Friday with both teams coming off recent wins. The Red Sox just won two of three against the Rangers, while the Royals swept the White Sox in a four game series. Hunter Dobbins (3.78 ERA) will start for Boston and Michael Lorenzen (4.23 ERA) will start for Kansas City. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:40 EST. Boston opens as the favorite at -114 in this matchup. Stay tuned for our Red Sox vs. Royals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -114 | Royals +104
• Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+140) | Royals +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 53%.

Boston vs Kansas City Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox recently wrapped up a home stand at Fenway Park, where they went .500 by dropping two of three against the Twins and winning two of three against the Rangers. Now back on the road with a 10-9 record, they are currently two games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. Rafael Devers has been a standout player, hitting his sixth home run of the season in their last win. Alex Bregman leads the team with nine home runs and 30 RBIs after coming over from the Astros. Jarren Duran is the leadoff hitter with 11 stolen bases and a .259 batting average. Hunter Dobbins will make his fourth start of the season with a 2-1 record and a 3.78 ERA. The Red Sox are ranked 7th in offense, 20th in defense, and have a 19-19 overall record this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals are entering their upcoming game with positive momentum, having won all of their last six games. They recently swept the White Sox over four games and are just two games off the division lead in the AL Central, trailing the Tigers. Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is leading the team with 23 RBIs and a .325 batting average, while Vinnie Pasquantino is the top power hitter with six home runs and 23 RBIs. Maikel Garcia has a strong .326 batting average as well. Michael Lorenzen will make his 8th start of the season with a 3-3 record and a 4.23 ERA. The Royals have a power ranking of 11 and rank #27 in offense, averaging 3.43 points per game, and #3 in defense, giving up 3.30 points per game. Boston recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals on a Roll: Favorable Odds for Victory Against Boston Red Sox

The Kansas City Royals have been performing well recently, securing victory in their last six games and making significant strides towards the top of the AL Central. Their pitcher, Lorenzen, has proven to be reliable with three consecutive wins in his recent outings, allowing only one earned run in each game against the Rays and Rockies, while consistently pitching six or more innings. In contrast, the Red Sox will be starting Dobbins, who is coming off a defeat where he gave up four earned runs. With these factors in mind, the Royals are poised to secure a victory in the upcoming match at home. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on Kansas City for the win in this series opener.

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