The Boston Red Sox (-115) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (-105) on Friday, August 5, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City.
The Red Sox are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+135).
The Red Sox vs Royals Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Red Sox are 53-54 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 48-58 ATS.
Red Sox vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
Red Sox vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Friday‘s matchup with 67.1% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Red Sox and Royals and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Alex Verdugo has hit the Runs Under in 23 of his last 29 games (+12.75 Units / 22% ROI)
- Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 40 away games (+11.95 Units / 16% ROI)
- Rafael Devers has hit the Total Bases Over in 25 of his last 40 away games (+11.25 Units / 26% ROI)
- Enrique Hernandez has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 24 away games (+10.90 Units / 22% ROI)
- Alex Verdugo has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 29 away games (+10.00 Units / 30% ROI)
Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 24 games (+15.20 Units / 28% ROI)
- Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 21 games at home (+12.20 Units / 35% ROI)
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the Runs Under in 25 of his last 33 games (+10.95 Units / 19% ROI)
- Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Under in 30 of his last 59 games (+10.65 Units / 14% ROI)
- Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 21 games at home (+10.15 Units / 40% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Red Sox Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 54 away games (+7.40 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 25 of their last 45 away games (+6.15 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 78 games (+6.00 Units / 6% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 39 of their last 78 games (+5.50 Units / 6% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 50 away games (+5.40 Units / 8% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Royals: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 32 of their last 52 games (+16.30 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 33 games (+7.25 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 28 of their last 49 games at home (+7.20 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+6.70 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 46 games (+5.10 Units / 10% ROI)
Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 55-52 against the Run Line (+2.5 Units / 1.87% ROI).
- 53-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.4 Units / -4.82% ROI
- 47-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.25 Units / -7.01% ROI
- 51-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.3 Units / -0.25% ROI
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 48-58 against the Run Line (-20.1 Units / -14.43% ROI).
- 42-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.9 Units / -12.2% ROI
- 51-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 51-51 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.45 Units / -4.65% ROI
Joshua Winckowski: Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Josh Winckowski has allowed at least one HR in each of his last four games dating back to July 7th — the longest active streak is 6.
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 53% (17/32) against Josh Winckowski — 10th highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 38% — sixth Percentile.
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 60% (9/15) against Josh Winckowski against right-handed batters — 2nd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 39% — first Percentile.
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 47% (8/17) against Josh Winckowski vs left-handed batters — tied for 9th highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 36% — 12th Percentile.
Donald Greinke: Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a line drive rate of 36% (29/81) against Zack Greinke on inside fastballs since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 0 Percentile.
Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 14% (35/247) against Zack Greinke this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 52 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 0 Percentile.
Zack Greinke has thrown low pitches 69% of the time (790/1,139) with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: 49% — 99th Percentile.
Zack Greinke has located his pitches away 58% of the time (865/1,484) this season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 52 total IP; League Avg: 47% — 98th Percentile.