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2024 MLB Handicapping – Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers
(53-44) Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (58-41)
Date: Sunday, July 21st
Time: 7:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Kutter Crawford vs. James Paxton
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox +100 | Dodgers -119 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Red Sox -1.5 | Dodgers +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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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 7:10 PM ET, and you can catch the action on ESPN. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the under currently paying out at -119.
On the mound for the Red Sox is Kutter Crawford, while the Dodgers will counter with James Paxton. The Dodgers come into this one as slight favorites, with a money line payout of -119 compared to the Red Sox at +100.
It was a wild game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Red Sox series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -135 favorites and squeaked out a 7-6 win. Boston had a late rally, scoring two runs in the 9th and another two in the 10th, but the Dodgers responded with two runs in the bottom of the 10th to pick up the win.
Justin Wrobleski only went 4 1/3 innings for the Dodgers but didn’t give up a run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Red Sox, Brayan Bello got the start and went six innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits.
Enrique Hernandez and Gavin Lux each homered for the Dodgers, while Teoscar Hernandez went 2/5 with two RBIs. Freddie Freeman also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs for Los Angeles’ offense.
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Boston will be on the road for today’s game vs. the Dodgers, and they are 53-44 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL East, 6.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. The Red Sox have dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Dodgers 0-2.
As the road favorite, the Red Sox have gone 13-3 this year, and they are 29-19 overall on the road. Boston has been just below .500 at home, coming in with a 24-25 record. The Red Sox’ overall series record is 16-10-5, and they have won four straight series on the road.
The Red Sox have played in 91 games this season, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game. Their over/under record is 45-46, and when the line is set at 9 runs, they are 6-4-2. Overall, 19 of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, which accounts for 19.6% of their games this season.
Red Sox Gambling
When the Red Sox are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 28-20. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road than at home, where they are just 18-31. Their average run margin on the road is +1.2 runs per game, compared to -0.3 runs per game at home. They have been a better bet against the run line as the underdog, going 28-20, compared to 18-31 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.1 runs per game, compared to -4.0 runs per game in losing games.
Red Sox Stats
The Boston Red Sox offense has been solid this season, ranking 11th in runs per game with an average of 4.7. They have been better on the road, averaging 5.0 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. The Red Sox are 4th in batting average at .255 and have a .323 OBP, which is 6th in the league. Their top hitters for the season include Rafael Devers, who is hitting .291 with 23 home runs and 61 RBI, and Jarren Duran, who is hitting .289 with 11 home runs and 44 RBI. Both Duran and Tyler O’Neill are on hitting streaks, with Duran having a 4-game streak and O’Neill having a 3-game streak.
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Los Angeles will host the Red Sox today with an overall record of 58-41, and they lead the NL West by seven games over the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have taken the first two games of this series vs. the Red Sox and have an 18-15 record in divisional games this year.
At home, the Dodgers are 30-19 this year and have gone 28-22 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 55-34 this year and 3-7 as the underdog. Los Angeles has won two straight at home, and they are 1-0 as the home underdog this year. Looking at their overall series record, the Dodgers are 18-14-1 and have dropped two straight series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing host to the Boston Red Sox today, and the over/under line is set at 9 runs. The Dodgers’ games have averaged exactly 9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 51-48. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 8-6. Overall, 17.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, while 68.7% have had lines set lower than 9 runs.
Dodgers Gambling
When betting the run line, the Dodgers have been a .500 team overall, but have been slightly better on the road, going 26-24. They have been favored in most games, and their run line record as the favorite is 44-45. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8 runs per game, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.2 runs per game.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been an offensive force this season, ranking 3rd in runs per game at 4.9. Their home and road splits are consistent, with 5.0 runs per game on the road (5th) and 4.9 runs per game at home (6th). They are 3rd in total home runs with 132 and have a team batting average of .254, which is 5th in the league. The Dodgers are disciplined at the plate, ranking 2nd in walks and 1st in OBP. Shohei Ohtani has been their standout hitter, leading the team with a .315 batting average and 29 home runs. Teoscar Hernández has also been productive, hitting .263 with 19 home runs and 63 RBIs. The Dodgers have several players on hitting streaks, including Austin Barnes at 8 games and Teoscar Hernández at 7 games.
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Red Sox Dodgers Pitching
Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 6-7. His ERA is 3.04, along with a WHIP of 1.04. Crawford has turned in 11 quality starts this year and is averaging 8.79 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he didn’t give up a run in seven innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Crawford has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 3-2 and 2.36 ERA compared to 3-5 with a 3.90 ERA at home.
Left-hander James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Red Sox at home. Paxton has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 4.38. Looking at his overall numbers, Paxton has a WHIP of 1.45 and has issued 4.7 walks per nine innings compared to 6.08 strikeouts. Paxton has made six quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up three earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Red Sox head into the game having gone 7-3 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 0-3 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 2-1 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 -119. We actually have the Dodgers winning this one by a score of 6-5, so you could also look to take the over, as the line is currently sitting at 9 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, James Paxton is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is the fourth-best among starters today. As for Kutter Crawford, he is projected to finish with just four strikeouts, and we have him going five innings.
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