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On the evening of July 22, 2024, at 8:40 PM, the Boston Red Sox are set to battle the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field under clear skies. This matchup will feature Boston’s Tanner Houck, who holds a solid ERA of 2.538, against Colorado’s Austin Gomber, currently with an ERA of 4.605.
In the American League East, Boston ranks sixth with a record of 53-45, demonstrating a winning percentage of .54 and showing recent strength with five wins in their last ten games. Their divisional play stands out with 13 victories against 11 losses, positioning them third within their group. The Red Sox have faced some struggles on the road despite a better record of 29-20 compared to their home record of 24-25. Overall, they have scored 459 runs and conceded 422.
Conversely, the Colorado Rockies have had a challenging season in the National League West, standing 14th with a 36-64 record and a .36 winning percentage. They are last in their division with only 12 wins out of 30 division games. The Rockies’ performance at home is slightly better than on the road, scoring 416 runs across the season while giving up 581.
For those interested in betting, the odds are quite telling of the expected dynamics in this game. The point spread is set at 1.5 favoring the Boston Red Sox, with an over/under of 10.0, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. For outright winners, the odds favor the Red Sox at -181, whereas the Rockies are underdogs at +152. These odds suggest a tilt towards Boston due to their comparatively stronger pitch and recent form.