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2024 MLB Handicapping – Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers
(53-42) Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (56-41)
Date: Friday, July 19th
Time: 10:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Nick Pivetta vs. Gavin Stone
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox +120 | Dodgers -143 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Red Sox +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Red Sox vs. Dodgers Gameday
It’s a beautiful night for baseball in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers host the Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET, with the game airing on MLBN. The Dodgers are slight favorites in this one, with a money line of -143 compared to the Red Sox at +120.
Nick Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox, while Gavin Stone takes the mound for the Dodgers. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -116 compared to -106 for the under.
Boston Red Sox
Boston is on the road today vs. the Dodgers, having won two straight games. Currently, they are 3rd in the AL East, 4.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. So far, they are 13-11 in AL East matchups this year.
At home, the Red Sox are 24-25 this year, and they have gone 29-17 on the road. As the favorite, Boston is 30-19 and 23-23 as the underdog. The Red Sox have an overall series record of 16-10-5 and have won four straight series.
Dominic Smith was hot at the plate in the Red Sox’s most recent game vs. the Royals, going 2/3 with a homer and three RBIs. The Red Sox really needed his big game, as they only scored five runs on json 14 hits and didn’t have more than two runs in an inning. Boston was the -144 favorite at home going into the game.
Brayan Bello got the start for the Red Sox, going 6 1/3 innings, and picked up the win. He gave up three runs on seven hits and issued just one walk. Bello only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win.
Red Sox Gambling
The Red Sox are on the road against the Dodgers today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Boston’s games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 44-45. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 16-12. So far this season, 31.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. Their current under streak is at 5 games.
When the Red Sox are on the road, they are a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 27-19. They have a positive run differential of 1.3 runs per game on the road, which is a big reason why they are covering the run line at a 58.7% clip. They are also covering the run line at a 58.7% clip overall, as they have a run differential of 0.5 runs per game. They are covering the run line at a 58.1% clip as the underdog, but just 36.7% as the favorite.
Red Sox Stats
The Boston Red Sox have been a solid offensive team this season, ranking 11th in runs per game with 4.7. Their batting average of .255 is 4th in the league, and their .748 OPS is also 5th. They have been particularly good at getting on base, as their .323 OBP is 6th in the league. Their top hitters for the season have been Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran, with Devers hitting .295 with 23 home runs and 61 RBI. Devers has been especially hot lately, hitting .400 with 5 home runs and 10 RBI over his last 8 games. The Red Sox will look to continue their strong offensive play as they take on the Blue Jays.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles will host the Red Sox today with an overall record of 56-41, and they lead the NL West by seven games over the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have dropped two straight games, losing two of three in their series vs. the Tigers. So far, they are 18-15 in the division and have a series record of 18-14-1.
At home, the Dodgers are 28-19 this year, and they have gone 28-22 on the road. As the favorite, Los Angeles is 53-34 this year, and they are just 3-7 in their last ten games overall. So far, they have dropped two straight games as the favorite.
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The Dodgers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Tigers with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the 9th. Los Angeles was the -140 favorite on the money line going into the game.
Brent Honeywell got the start for the Dodgers and was excellent, going three innings without giving up a run. However, the Dodgers’s offense struggled after he left the game, and the Dodgers couldn’t close things out. Yohan Ramirez took the loss out of the bullpen, and the Dodgers also wasted a big game from Will Smith, who went 2/4 with a double and a run scored.
Dodgers Gambling
The Dodgers have played 30 games this season with an over/under line higher than 8.5 runs, and their over/under record in those games is 23-16. Their games have had an average combined run total of 9.0 runs per game this season, and their overall over/under record is 50-47. The average over/under line in their games this season has been 9 runs per game.
When the Dodgers are favored, they are 43-44 against the run line. They are 4-6 as the underdog. The average run differential in their wins is +3.9, while in their losses it is -3.2. Their overall run line record is 47-50, and they are 21-26 at home.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the top offensive teams in the league this season, ranking 4th in runs per game at 4.9. Their offense has been especially potent at home, where they are scoring 4.9 runs per game. The Dodgers’ offense is led by Shohei Ohtani, who is hitting .316 with 29 home runs and 69 RBI this season. Teoscar Hernández has also been a key contributor, hitting .261 with 19 home runs and 62 RBI. The Dodgers have several players on hitting streaks, including Austin Barnes at 8 games, Teoscar Hernández at 5 games, and Shohei Ohtani at 3 games.
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Red Sox Dodgers Pitching
Right-hander Nick Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 4.18. Pivetta’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.14. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had a streak of three straight starts without giving up a home run. Pivetta has allowed at least one homer in six of his last eight outings.
Right-hander Gavin Stone gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Red Sox at home. Stone has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 9-3 with a 3.26 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Stone has a WHIP of 1.23 and opponents are batting .240 this season. Stone’s last outing came against the Phillies, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts and didn’t give up a run in either outing. Stone has one complete game shutout this year.
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Red Sox head into the game having gone 8-2 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Red Sox they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 3-7 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Red Sox are 3-0 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 0-3 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for today’s Red Sox vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the Dodgers on the money line at -143. We have the Dodgers winning this one by a score of 6-4. At -143, we see this as a good payout, as there are a lot of runs expected in this one, and the over/under is sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Gavin Stone finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the third-best among all starters today. As for Nick Pivetta, he is projected to finish with eight K’s, which is the highest among all starters.
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