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MLB Handicapping 2024 – 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
Location: 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 Betting Total: O/U: 9

Red Sox vs. Dodgers Game Day

It’s a beautiful night for baseball in Los Angeles as the Dodgers host the Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET and you can watch 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 will be Kutter Crawford, while the Dodgers will field James Paxton. The Dodgers enter this game 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 entered the game as a -135 favorite and squeaked out a 7-6 victory. Boston rallied late, scoring two runs in the 9th and two more in the 10th, but the Dodgers responded with two runs in the bottom of the 10th to take the win.

Justin Wrobleski only pitched 4 1/3 innings for the Dodgers, but didn’t give up a run. He finished the game with five strikeouts, but walked two. As for the Red Sox, Brayan Bello got the start and pitched six innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits.

Enrique Hernandez and Gavin Lux both homered for the Dodgers, while Teoscar Hernandez went 2/5 with two RBIs. Freddie Freeman also had a two-hit game, driving in two runs for the Los Angeles offense.

Boston will play away against the Dodgers today, and they are 53-44 overall, which puts them in 3rd place in the AL East, 6.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. The Red Sox have lost two games in a row, and they are losing the series to the Dodgers, 0-2.

As the visiting favorite, the Red Sox have gone 13-3 this year and are 29-19 overall away. Boston has stayed just under .500 at home, with a 24-25 record. The Red Sox’ overall series record is 16-10-5 and they have won four straight away.

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 represents 19.6% of their games this season.

Red Sox betting

When the Red Sox are away, they are a solid bet against the run line, at 28-20. They are a better bet on the run line away than at home, where they are just 18-31. Their average run margin away is +1.2 runs per game, compared to -0.3 runs per game at home. They are a better bet against the run line as an underdog, at 28-20, compared to 18-31 as a 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 foreign soil, 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 leading hitters for the season are 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 on a 4-game streak and O’Neill on a 3-game streak.

Los Angeles hosts the Red Sox today with a 58-41 overall record, and they lead the NL West by seven games over the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have won the first two games of this series against the Red Sox and are 18-15 in division games this year.

The Dodgers are 30-19 at home this year and are 28-22 away. As favorites, the Dodgers are 55-34 this year and 3-7 as underdogs. Los Angeles has won two in a row at home and are 1-0 as a home underdog this year. Looking at their overall series record, the Dodgers are 18-14-1 and have lost two series in a row.

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Boston Red Sox today, and the over/under line is set at 9 runs. The Dodgers’ games this season have averaged exactly 9 runs per game, 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 at less than 9 runs.

Dodgers betting

When betting on the run line, the Dodgers are a .500 team overall, but they are slightly better on the road, going 26-24. They have been the favorite in most games, and their run line record as a 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 Statistics

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been an offensive force this season, ranking 3rd in runs per game with 4.9. Their home and away runs have been 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 have been disciplined at the plate, ranking 2nd in walks and 1st in OBP. Shohei Ohtani has been their standout hitter, with a .315 batting average and 29 home runs. Teoscar Hernández has also been productive, with a .263 batting average with 19 home runs and 63 RBIs. The Dodgers have several players on hitting streaks, including Austin Barnes with 8 games and Teoscar Hernández with 7 games.

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Red Sox Dodgers pitching

Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford has made 19 starts this season and is 6-7. His ERA is 3.04, along with a WHIP of 1.04. Crawford has made 11 quality starts this year and is averaging 8.79 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he gave up no runs in seven innings of work to earn the win. Prior to that, he had given up at least one home run in three consecutive outings. Crawford has been much better overseas, with a 3-2 record and 2.36 ERA compared to 3-5 with a 3.90 ERA at home.

Left-hander James Paxton will start for the Dodgers today as he takes on the Red Sox at home. Paxton has made 17 starts this season and has a 7-2 record with a 4.38 ERA. In terms of his overall numbers, Paxton has a 1.45 WHIP and has given up 4.7 walks per nine innings, compared to 6.08 strikeouts. Paxton has made six solid 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. Prior to that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three consecutive starts.

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends

• The Red Sox enter the game with a 7-3 record in their last ten road games.
• The Red Sox are 6-4 against the run line in their last ten road games.
• In contrast, the Dodgers have gone 3-7 in their last ten home games (straight-up).
• Additionally, the Dodgers are 4-6 against the run line in their last ten home games.
• The Red Sox are also 3-0 in their last three games as favorites, while they are 0-3 as underdogs (last 3).
• The Dodgers are 2-1 in their last three games as a favorite and 1-2 in their last three games as an underdog.

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Tip:

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 by a score of 6-5, so you might want to look at the over as well, since the line currently sits at 9 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, James Paxton is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is fourth-best among starters today. As for Kutter Crawford, he is projected to finish with just four strikeouts, and we have him pitching five innings.

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