Red Sox vs. Royals Prediction and Odds for Saturday, August 6 (Nathan Eovaldi Will Get the Job Done)
The Boston Red Sox all of a sudden find themselves in last place in the AL East with a 54-54 record.
You would think that a four-game series against the lowly Kansas City Royals would get them back on track, but after loser the opening game, they'll need to win out in order to walk away from the series as victors.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's Game 3.
Red Sox vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, and Total
Run line:
- Red Sox -1.5 (+140)
- Royals +1.5 (-130)
Moneyline:
- Red Sox -140
- Royals +130
Total:
- 9.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Red Sox vs. Royals Prediction and Pick
After a tough July, Nathan Eovaldi rebounded strongly in a start against the Houston Astros, allowing zero earned runs in 6.1 innings. He'll try to repeat that success today when he gets the start for the Royals.
One thing that will be working in his favor, is Royals history against right-handed pitchers. They rank in the top half of the Majors in most offensive statistics when facing left-handed pitchers, but struggle mightily against righties.
For example, Kansas City ranks 27th in OPS against right-handed pitchers. Those kind of numbers have to give Eovaldi and the Red Sox some confidence today.
I'll take Boston to get the job done tonight.
Pick: Red Sox ML -140
You can track Iain's bets on Betstamp here.