2* on RED SOX/ROYALS OVER 9.5
We have an extremely nice weather pattern for this game tonight. We have game time temps in the high 80's to 91 degrees with wind blowing straight out to CF at 13 mph. What's even more important is that we have a low ADI of just 55. KC is starting a relief pitcher (Zimmer) for the 1st inning then it will be RH Kowar taking over & he's struggled big time this season. These Red Sox do excel vs RH pitching as they rank 3rd in the A.L. in .OPS vs RH. The Red Sox send out Pivetta & he's struggling right now & has been prone to giving up the long ball. These Royals are in their best hitting posture tonight, too as they have a better .OPS vs RH than LH pitching. Neither bullpen is lights out as both rank near the middle in bullpen .ERA. I have this game landing in double digits after 9 innings of play and I'm on the OVER 9.5.