The Boston Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals on August 5, 2025. First pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on FDSKC.
Find my MLB betting preview and Royals vs Red Sox prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Royals vs Red Sox Prediction
- Royals vs Red Sox pick: Under 8
My Royals vs Red Sox best bet is on the under. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Royals vs Red Sox Odds
| Royals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -102 | 8 -105o / -115u | +197 |
| Red Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -119 | 8 -105o / -115u | -246 |
Royals vs Red Sox Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Red Sox poured in eight runs to beat the Royals, 8-5, in the series opener from Fenway Park on Monday.
In Game 2 of the three-game set, Ryan Bergert takes the hill for Kansas City opposite Boston's Garrett Crochet.
The Red Sox have been blistering hot, winning six in a row and eight of their last 10 to pull within three games of Toronto for the AL East division lead. They're also now atop the wild card standings in the American League by 2.5 games, with the Yankees and Mariners looking up at them.
So, why are we targeting the under in a game featuring a team that's red hot?
According to Evan Abrams' "Silent Sharp Unders" system this is the proper pick for this affair on Tuesday.
This system targets games between competitive teams in which the totals quietly drop from open to close.
Despite each team showing recent success, sharp bettors are leaning under based on pitching form, pace and weather — all of which favor a lower-scoring game.
The system has a return on investment of 8.9% (+$21,226) since its inception in 2005, making this a legitimate play on Tuesday's MLB slate.
Pick: Under 8
Moneyline
There's no play on the moneyline for this Tuesday Royals vs. Red Sox game.
Run Line (Spread)
There's also no play on the run line, either.
Over/Under
Target the total at under 8.
Royals vs Red Sox Betting Trends
