On the afternoon of July 13, 2024, at Fenway Park, the Kansas City Royals are set to battle the Boston Red Sox, beginning at 4:10 PM under the forecast of light rain. Seth Lugo will lead the charge for the Royals, entering the game with an impressive 2.213 ERA. Opposing him on the mound, representing the Red Sox, will be Kutter Crawford who carries a 3.237 ERA. This season sees the Royals fifth in the AL Central Division with a 52-43 record, showing strength especially in their recent games with a current four-game win streak. Conversely, the Red Sox find themselves sixth in the AL East Division, holding a 51-42 record, though recently faltering with a one-game losing streak. On the betting front, the odds are set with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 9.0. For moneyline bets, the Royals, as the visiting team, are listed at +112, whereas the Red Sox have odds of -130 to win at home. With both teams showing similar form and performance this season, bettors will find a tightly contested match ripe for strategic bets.