
The Boston Red Sox are set to battle the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 22, 2024, starting at 8:40 pm under what is expected to be a clear sky. Tanner Houck, with an impressive ERA of 2.538, will take the mound for the Red Sox, while the Rockies will counter with Austin Gomber, who has an ERA of 4.605.
In terms of divisional standing, the Red Sox are currently positioned sixth in the AL East with a record of 53-45, displaying a performance strength of 0.54 in terms of winning percentage and a divisional play record standing at 13-11. The Red Sox are coming into this matchup on a three-game losing streak, but have maintained a decent pace by winning half of their last 10 games. Their road record is notably stronger at 29-20 compared to their 24-25 stats at home, and their run differential stands positive with 459 scored against 422 allowed.
Contrastingly, the Rockies struggle at the bottom of the NL West standings with a 36-64 record, reflecting a meager 0.36 winning percentage. Base performance has been underwhelming overall with the team facing difficulties both at home (22-28) and more starkly on the road (14-36). Their run differential is decisively negative, having conceded 581 while only scoring 416.
As for betting odds, the Red Sox are set as the favorites with a Point Spread of -1.5 and an Over/Under established at 10.0. Their money line stands at -181, favoring them over the Rockies whose money line is at +152. This setup suggests anticipation of a Red Sox victory, aligned with their stronger stats, though the Rockies will aim to capitalize on their home field advantage, making the match an intriguing gamble.