The Boston Red Sox are set to battle the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 22, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:40 p.m., under a clear sky. The starting pitchers are poised for an exciting matchup; Tanner Houck will take the mound for the Red Sox, boasting an impressive ERA of 2.538, while Austin Gomber will pitch for the Rockies with an ERA of 4.605.

Currently, in the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox rank 6th with a standing of 53-45, translating to a 0.54 winning percentage. Their division record of 13-11 puts them at 3rd place. The team has been somewhat steady lately, securing 5 wins in their last 10 outings, despite currently suffering from a three-game losing streak. Performance-wise, Boston has a home record of 24-25 and an away record of 29-20, with the team scoring a total of 459 runs and conceding 422.

On the other side, the Colorado Rockies are placed 14th in the NL West Division, with a disappointing 36-64 record, which is a 0.36 winning percentage. They sit at the bottom of their division with a 12-18 record. Their recent form isn’t much brighter, having won only 4 out of their last 10 games, and they are coming off a loss. They’ve posted a 22-28 home record and a 14-36 record on the road. The Rockies have scored 416 runs while their pitchers have allowed 581 runs.

Turning to the betting odds, the Red Sox are the favorites with a moneyline of -181, reflecting their superior standing and recent performance relative to the Rockies, who are listed at +152. The point spread is set at 1.5, tipping the advantage slightly towards the Red Sox, and the over/under for total runs scored in the game is positioned at 10.0. These odds suggest an expectation of a decisive game, possibly leaning towards a higher-scoring affair.