The Boston Red Sox face a tough challenge tonight against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. The Red Sox, currently at 40-41, look to bounce back after losing the first two games of the series, including a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat in 10 innings yesterday. Richard Fitts will be on the mound for Boston, struggling with a 0-3 record and a 4.71 ERA, while the Angels will counter with Yusei Kikuchi, who boasts a better 3.01 ERA and a strong recent performance against the Houston Astros.

Betting trends suggest the Angels have covered the run line in their last five home games, making them formidable opponents. The total for tonight’s game sits at 9.0 runs, and experts lean towards the over, given the offensive potential of both teams. As the Red Sox have won four of their last five series, they will need to capitalize on this momentum to avoid another loss. Predicting the outcome will require careful consideration of both teams' recent performances and player matchups.