On the afternoon of September 22, 2024, Fenway Park will be the stage for a compelling matchup between the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox, set to commence at 12:35 pm under overcast skies.

Pablo López will lead the pitching for the Twins, entering the game with an ERA of 3.843. Opposing him from the mound for the Red Sox will be Nick Pivetta, who carries an ERA of 4.366. In the 2024 standings of the AL Central, Minnesota is placed 6th with an 81-73 record reflecting a .53 win percentage, and are currently 3rd in their division with a 29-23 divisional record. A recent uptick in form has seen them win 5 of their last 10 games, and they are riding a win streak of 1 game. The Twins have proven fairly balanced in their split between home (42-33) and away games (39-40), and have a similar distribution between day (39 wins) and night games (42 wins). The team has scored a total of 717 runs and conceded 681.

In contrast, the 2024 season finds the Red Sox at 10th in the AL East with a 76-78 record. They hold a .49 win percentage and are 4th in their division, holding a 22-24 division record. Recent struggles have resulted in just 3 wins in their last 10 outings, compounded by a current 2-game losing streak. At Fenway, their record is less favorable (35-41), though they are slightly better on the road (41-37). The Red Sox have a distribution favoring night games, with 50 wins to 26 in day games, and have scored 717 runs while allowing 721.

From an odds perspective, the game presents an interesting scenario. The point spread is set at 1.5 and the Over/Under is at 7.5, indicating expectations of a moderately low-scoring game. For those looking to wager, the Minnesota Twins are favorites with a MoneyLine of -131, whereas the Boston Red Sox are underdogs with a MoneyLine of 111. This suggests that betting circles see the Twins as likely to extend their winning ways, despite the competitive edge both teams bring into the game.