Red Sox vs. Royals Prediction and Odds - Aug 6, 2022

Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 11:40AM | Published: Aug 5, 2022, 10:33AM

The Kansas City Royals take on the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 7:10PM ET.

The Royals will have Daniel Lynch (4-7, 4.70 ERA) start, while the Red Sox will counter with Nathan Eovaldi (5-3, 4.11 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Red Sox vs. Royals, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who will win Red Sox vs. Royals?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Red Sox-Royals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Red Sox a 54% chance of defeating the Royals.

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Red Sox vs. Royals Game Odds

Run Line: Royals +1.5 (-125), Red Sox -1.5 (+110)
Moneyline: Royals +130, Red Sox -145
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-105/-114)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Royals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Red Sox, with -125 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Red Sox (-1.5) to cover the run line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at +130, which means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Sox at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Royals (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Red Sox vs. Royals

Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ -125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability)
Moneyline: Royals @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.0% edge)
Total: Under 9.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Red Sox are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Royals moneyline is the best option because of the 3.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Red Sox vs. Royals Prediction

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Boston vs. Kansas City, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Red Sox-Royals matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Red Sox vs. Royals on Saturday August 6, 2022.

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Red Sox vs. Royals 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Royals and Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.

Who: Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox
Date: Saturday August 6, 2022
Time: 7:10PM ET / 4:10PM PT
Venue: Kauffman Stadium

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