The Boston Red Sox (62-51) and Kansas City Royals (56-56) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSKC.
Boston is a -160 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Kansas City is +135 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 9.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Royals vs Red Sox predictions and MLB picks for Monday, August 4, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Royals vs Red Sox Prediction
- Royals vs Red Sox pick: Red Sox Moneyline (-160)
My Royals vs Red Sox best bet is on Boston moneyline, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, 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 -155 | 9.5 -105o / -115u | +135 |
| Red Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +130 | 9.5 -105o / -115u | -160 |
Royals vs Red Sox Preview, Picks
This system identifies winning teams that are performing steadily, but not drawing overwhelming market attention, which appears to be the case for the Red Sox heading into tonight's matchup against the Royals.
This system targets regular season teams with at least a breakeven win rate that are coming off a modest but positive result, winning their previous game by between one and seven runs.
Their prior moneyline price indicates they weren’t heavy favorites — just expected to win.
When they return as moderate favorites again, and have a consistent streak of games either home or away, it suggests controlled momentum rather than volatility.
The setup capitalizes on teams that are undervalued by the public due to their lack of flashy blowouts or extreme winning streaks, offering value where confidence exceeds perception.
Royals vs Red Sox Best Bet
- Red Sox ML (-160)
