On August 3, 2024, at 7:05 PM, the Boston Red Sox will take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field under clear skies. Tanner Houck, with a commendable ERA of 2.791, will start for the Red Sox. The Rangers have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

In the tight race of the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox are presently ranked 6th with a record of 58-50, a winning percentage of .54. They hold a divisional record of 14-13, placing them third in their division. The team has achieved five victories in their last ten games, currently enjoying a two-game winning streak. At home, their record stands at 27-28, while they have performed better on the road with a 31-22 tally. The team shines during night games with 33 wins compared to 25 in day games. They have scored a total of 533 runs and conceded 502.

On the other hand, the Texas Rangers occupy the 10th position in the AL West Division standings with a record of 52-58, marking a .47 winning percentage. Their division record is 13-16. Recently, the Rangers have struggled, with only four wins in their last ten games and a current three-game losing streak. Their home record shows a slight edge at 29-24 compared to their 23-34 record on the road. They have scored 466 runs this season while allowing 484.

Concerning the betting odds for this game, the point spread is set at 1.5 in favor of the Red Sox, and the over/under is pegged at 7.5 runs. For moneyline bettors, the Red Sox are marked at -120, indicating they are slight favorites, while the Rangers are positioned at +100, suggesting a near-even match according to the oddsmakers. These statistics and odds set the stage for what promises to be an intriguing matchup between these two teams.