Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox 7/14/24 MLB Betting Picks

Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox 7/14/24 – As we approach the mid-season mark in Major League Baseball, the matchup between the Kansas City Royals (51-43) and the Boston Red Sox (50-41) is shaping up to be a thrilling contest. Set to take place on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the historic Fenway Park, this game not only pits two closely matched teams against each other but also offers a plethora of opportunities for enthusiasts looking for free MLB picks and predictions.

Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox 7/14/24

Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox 7/14/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Royals	TBD	TBD	TBD
Red Sox	TBD	TBD	TBD

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Given the current lack of specifics in the betting odds, bettors will need to stay tuned as the game approaches. Historical performance and recent trends can serve as a guide in the interim, helping to form early predictions.

Brady Singer (5-5, 2.93 ERA) vs. Brayan Bello (9-5, 5.40 ERA)

One of the most reliable pitchers in the new season for Kansas City is Brady Singer with something like 2.93 ERA in 101.1 innings. These are regarded by many as signs of control and his ability to walk only 31 batters further supported by the WHIP of 1.17 makes him exhibit the aspect of competitiveness in Royals’ games. Thus, Singer’s aptitude for restricting the opponents from scoring points through fewer hits and home runs may well be strategic against a Red Sox team that prides itself in slugging.

As compared to Singer, Boston displays a rather variable pitcher in Brayan Bello. Thus, while Bello as a pitcher has a higher ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.49 meaning he is more prone to allowing runs. His season has been characterized by the fact that the Indians hurler is capable of eating up innings while at the same time displaying a propensity for giving up hits that can prove costly such as 12 homers. A test that Bello will have to face will be how the Royals’ hitters respond to him and his strikeout capacity (82 Ks).

Analyzing the Royals’ Offensive Might

The Royals continue to touch base and score nicely with a batting average of team .247 while an on base percentage of the team .306. By the slugging percentage, it is at .406 boosted by 97 home runs this season. This would suggest that Bell equaled power and contact hitting and this is a possibility to try and test Bello because if Bell experiences a problem of poor control, then the opponent is in trouble early in the game.

Red Sox at the Plate: A Closer Look

The Red Sox have battered slightly better than the Royals in this regard and have maintained a batting average of .253 with the Royals having slightly less with a figure of .247. Their lineup has also scored 106 home runs. This very slim margin in offense may well be a key that helps capitalize on Singer’s genuinely limited liabilities, especially given on base skills.

Trends

Kansas City Royals Betting Trends

Royals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Kansas City Royals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Royals are 23-22 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Royals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 23 of Royals’ 49 last games at home

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

Red Sox are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Boston Red Sox are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Red Sox are 26-20 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Red Sox’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 20 of Red Sox’ 46 last games at home