Set to take place under the lights of Fenway Park on September 20, 2024, at 7:10 PM, the Minnesota Twins will go head-to-head with the Boston Red Sox in a game forecasted for light rain. The pitching match-up sees David Festa of the Twins, who carries an ERA of 5.073, facing off against Red Sox’s Richard Fitts, impressive with an ERA of 0.000.

In terms of standings within the 2024 AL Central Division, Minnesota is currently 7th with a winning percentage of .52, forged from 80 wins against 73 losses. Their divisional play has been solid with 29 victories, landing them in the 4th spot. The recent trends show a slight falter with the Twins on a 2-game losing streak, managing 4 wins in their last 10 outings. Their home efforts show 42 wins to 33 losses, with a more balanced road record of 38-40.

On the other side, Boston holds the 9th position in the AL East with a 76-77 record, translating to a .50 winning percentage. The Red Sox have struggled slightly within their division at 22-24 and are currently on a single-game losing streak. Their home record trails their better road performance (35-40 vs. 41-37), with dominance in night games at 50 wins compared to 26 in day contests.

From the betting perspective, the game poses a close contest. Odds point to a small favor towards the Twins with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under tally favored at 9.0. Betting lines mark the Twins as slight underdogs on the money line at -111, while the Red Sox are not far off at -108. This betting edge suggests a tightly contested game, possibly swayed by bullpen performance and late-game tactics.