The Minnesota Twins are scheduled to face the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 22, 2024, with the game starting at 5:35 PM under expected overcast conditions. Zebby Matthews will take the mound for the Twins, carrying a 6.300 ERA, while Kutter Crawford will pitch for the Red Sox with a 4.194 ERA.

In the 2024 AL Central standings, the Twins are positioned in 6th place with an 81-73 record, translating to a .526 winning percentage, and are ranked third in divisional play. They’re coming into this matchup with momentum, having won 5 of their last 10 games, and boasting a recent win. In contrast, the Red Sox are 10th in the AL East with a record of 76-78 (.494 win percentage) and are fourth in their division. They’ve struggled recently, winning just 3 out of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak.

In terms of team performance, the Twins have a solid track record both at home (42-33) and have a nearly balanced road record (39-40). Their run balance stands at 717 scored against 681 allowed. Conversely, the Red Sox have been less successful at home with a 35-41 record, but slightly better on the road at 41-37, scoring and allowing 717 and 721 runs, respectively.

Bettors examining the odds might consider a few key points: the game’s point spread is set at 1.5 and the over-under is 9.0. Interestingly, the away team (Twins) is slightly favored with a money line of -117, while the home team (Red Sox) has a money line of -102. This suggests a closely contested battle, potentially swaying towards Minnesota based on recent momentum and the slight edge in pitcher ERA.