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Red Sox vs. Royals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/10)

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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Red Sox vs. Royals on August 10, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, August 10th 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Royals vs. Red Sox

The Royals take on the Red Sox on Thursday, August 10th 2023 at Fenway Park, Boston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Kansas City Royals (37-79) vs. Boston Red Sox (59-55)
  • Date: Thursday, August 10th 2023
  • Time: 7:10 ET
  • Venue: Fenway Park, Boston

 

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Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Kansas City Royals take on the Boston hoping to improve on their record of just 37-79, placing them 5th in the AL Central. Kansas City has had their problems when playing away from home, going just 16-43.

Kansas City's record against the runline, while being favored 14 times in 116 games, sits at 47-69. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 55-59.

For Kansas City, Alec Marsh will look to pick up a win over Boston, as he has a record of 0-5. Alec Marsh will be looking to bring down an ERA of 6.75. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .256. So far, Marsh has given up 10 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .394. Marsh's WHIP of 1.68 comes along with a total of 17 walks allowed.

This year, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City's offense, as they are the 27th-ranked scoring team at 3.9. Together, the Royals' offense has the 13th-ranked batting average, at .239. So far, the team is the 22nd-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 111 deep shots. Up to this point, Kansas City has been getting on base at a rate of .298, placing them 20th in all of baseball.

 

Boston Red Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

As the Boston Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals, they have a record of 59-55, placing them 4th in the AL East. In their 59 at Fenway Park, Boston has put together a record of 32-27.

Boston currently has an above .500 (59-55) record against the runline. This mark has come while being favored 54 times in 114 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 58-54.

Boston starter James Paxton takes the mound with an overall record of 6-3. James Paxton boasts an ERA of 3.60. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .225 against him. James Paxton has given up 12 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .295. Paxton has a WHIP of 1.15, with 22 walks allowed.

Entering today's action, Boston features the 9th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.9 runs per game. The Red Sox have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .261 ranks 4th. In terms of home runs, Boston ranks 16th, with a total of 128 home runs. Boston's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 7th with an OBP of .327.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Royals vs. Red Sox

Heading into today's matchup between Boston and the Royals, the Red Sox are the heavy favorite at -260 on the moneyline. Boston's implied win probability sits at 72.22%. Yet, our MLB model is projecting the Royals to put together a good performance at the plate, making them an excellent candidate to cover at +1.5 runs.

Recommended Betting Pick: Royals +1.5


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