Royals vs. Red Sox Prediction and Odds for Sunday, September 18 (Back Boston in Series Finale)
The Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals are both just 3-7 in their last 10 games. Boston is on the verge of being eliminated from playoff contention in the American League. Nick Pivetta (9-11, 4.31 ERA) starts for the Red Sox. Kris Bubic (2-12, 5.55 ERA), who has lost six straight starts, is looking for his first win since July 24.
Royals have lost six straight starts by Bubic. The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of those games. Boston has lost seven of Pivetta's last nine starts. Pivtta has a 4.21 ERA in that stretch.
