The Boston Red Sox are set to clash with the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 6, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 pm. Conditions are expected to feature broken clouds, setting the stage for an intriguing baseball evening.

Boston will have Tanner Houck on the mound, who has currently an impressive ERA of 1.846, making him a formidable pitcher for this game. Meanwhile, Chicago will counter with Jake Woodford, whose ERA stands at 6.231 this season.

In the current standings within the AL East Division, the Red Sox are in the ninth spot with a balanced 31-31 record, reflecting a winning percentage of .500. They have struggled within their division where they rank fourth with 5 wins and 8 losses. Recent dynamics show an uptick in their performance, evident from 5 wins in their last 10 matchups and a modest one-game winning streak. When dissecting their home and away records, the Red Sox have been stronger on the road (17-13) compared to their home performances (14-18). Regarding game timing, their day-game victories slightly outnumber their night-game wins (15 vs. 14).

Conversely, the Chicago White Sox sit at the very bottom of the AL Central Division, placing 15th with a disappointing 15-47 record, which translates to a .240 winning percentage. They are currently enduring a tough phase, revealing a dismal performance in their most recent games, including a 13-game losing streak and no wins in their last 10 matches. The White Sox show a stronger, though still poor, performance during night games compared to their day games (10 vs. 5).

As for the betting outlook, the Boston Red Sox enter this game as favorites. The point spread is set at 1.5, with the Over/Under for the total runs scored in the game at 8.5. For those betting directly on outcomes, the away team (Boston Red Sox) has a money line of -235, pointing to their favoritism, while the home team (Chicago White Sox) stands at +194. This suggests that oddsmakers see Boston as relatively likelier to come away with the victory, while also anticipating a close match according to the spread and total points outlook. Baseball fans and bettors alike will have much to watch for in this intriguing June showdown.