Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox Preview
From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, we have the Red Sox and Dodgers facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 7:15 PM ET. FOX is carrying this game on TV, and the money line odds have the Dodgers at -139 compared to the Red Sox at +118. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.
Brayan Bello is starting for the Red Sox, and he will be facing off against Justin Wrobleski. The Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East with a record of 53-43, while the Dodgers are leading the NL West at 57-41.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Red Sox have recorded a 3-2 record, with a 2-3 performance on the runline.
- The Dodgers, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 1-4 (SU) and 2-3 record.
- Over their last ten games when playing as the favorite, the Dodgers have won 4-6 straight-up, and have a 3-7 record vs. the runline.
- When playing as the underdog, the Red Sox have won 7-3 of their previous ten games straight-up, while going 7-3 against the runline.
It was all Dodgers in the last game of this series, as they took down the Red Sox by a score of 4-1. Los Angeles had a huge 8th inning, scoring all four of their runs. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -134 on the money line.
Gavin Stone got the start for the Dodgers, going five innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with three strikeouts but issued five walks. Ryan Yarbrough came out of the bullpen for the win, and Daniel Hudson got the save.
Freddie Freeman and Jarren Duran each homered for their respective teams. Freeman, Tyler O’Neill, and Justin Turner each had two RBIs for the Dodgers’ offense.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox Prediction
Boston is on the road today, facing the Dodgers, and they are 53-43 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL East. The Red Sox are 5.5 games behind the Orioles for the lead in the AL East. So far, they have gone 13-11 against other AL East clubs.
At home, the Red Sox are 24-25 this year, and they have gone 29-18 on the road. Boston is looking to bounce back today, having lost two straight games as the underdog. This season, they are 30-19 as the favorite and 23-24 as the underdog. The Red Sox have an overall series record of 16-10-5 and have won four straight series overall, all of which have come on the road.
When betting on the Red Sox run line this season, it’s been a better proposition to take them on the road. Boston is 27-20 against the run line away from Fenway Park, compared to 18-31 at home. The Red Sox are 45-51 overall against the run line this season, with an average run margin of +0.4 runs per game. In their 45 wins against the run line, they’ve won by an average of 4.1 runs per game, while in their 51 losses against the run line, they’ve lost by an average of 4.1 runs per game.
The Boston Red Sox are on the road today against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Red Sox have an over/under record of 44-46 on the season, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 5-4-2. Overall, 19% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, and their games have gone under the line in six straight contests.
Brayan Bello gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. So far this season, he has made 17 starts and has a record of 10-5 with a 5.32 ERA. Bello’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.47, and opponents have a batting average of .268 off him this year. One of the big things to watch with Bello is his home/road splits. He is 6-2 on the road with a 4.93 ERA compared to 4-3 at home with a 7.72 ERA. Bello has won his last three starts, most recently giving up three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work.
Heading into today’s game, the Red Sox offense is averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They are one of the best hitting teams in the league, with a team batting average of .255, which is 3rd best in the MLB. Boston also does a good job of getting on base, as they have the league’s best team BABIP and are 6th in on-base percentage. One area where they have struggled is with strikeouts, as they are 26th in the league in this category.
Over the last seven games, Jarren Duran has been swinging a hot bat, going 12/29 with a home run. This has helped him move his season average to .286, and his 11 homers is 3rd on the team. Rafael Devers is also having a strong season, as he is 5th in the league with 23 homers and is batting .294.
Los Angeles leads the NL West by seven games over the Diamondbacks as they are 57-41 overall. The Dodgers took the series opener vs. the Red Sox and have an overall division record of 18-15 this year. So far, they are 29-19 at home and have gone 28-22 on the road.
As the favorite, the Dodgers have been good this year, going 54-34, but they are just 3-7 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 18-14-1, and they have lost two straight series.
When betting the run line on the Dodgers this season, it’s been a coin flip. They are 48-50 overall, including 22-26 at home. Their average run margin is +0.9 runs per game, but it’s been slightly higher on the road (+1.0) than at home (+0.8). They are 26-24 against the run line on the road, and 44-44 as the favorite.
Los Angeles Dodgers games have gone over the total 50 times and under 48 times this season. The average over/under line for Dodgers games is 9 runs, and the combined run average in their games is 8.9 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 9 runs, the over is 7-6 in those games. The over has hit in 17 of the Dodgers’ games this season when the over/under line has been set at 9 runs, accounting for 17.3% of their games.
Justin Wrobleski will be making his second start of the season for the Dodgers, and he will be at home against the Red Sox. In his first start of the year, he took a loss against the Brewers, going 5 innings and giving up 4 runs. He did strike out 4 batters in that outing.
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the MLB’s top power hitters this season, as his 29 home runs are 2nd in the league and the most on the Dodgers. Ohtani is also batting a strong .316 this season. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a good season at the plate, as his 19 homers are 2nd on the team and 9th in the league. Hernandez comes into the game on a six-game hitting streak.
As a team, the Dodgers are 5th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, the Dodgers are one of the league’s top power-hitting teams, as they are 3rd in home runs and have the 2nd best isolated power figure in the league.
Our prediction for today’s Red Sox vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the Dodgers on the money line at -139. We have the Dodgers winning this one by a final score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to the over/under line, as the line is sitting at 9 runs, and we have this one going over.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Justin Wrobleski finishing with five strikeouts, which has him ranked 22nd among starters. As for Brayan Bello, he is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is good for fifth best among starters.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Red Sox (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | Out | Hand |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Jason Heyward | Out | Knee |
| Tyler Glasnow | Out | Back |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Walker Buehler | Out | Hip |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Michael Grove | Out | Lat |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Out | Rotator Cuff |
Boston Red Sox Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Hendriks | Out | Elbow |
| Chris Martin | Out | Elbow |
| Trevor Story | Out | Shoulder |
| Lucas Giolito | Out | Elbow |
| Bryan Mata | Out | Lat |
| Triston Casas | Out | Ribs |
| Garrett Whitlock | Out | Elbow |
| Justin Slaten | Out | Elbow |
| Vaughn Grissom | Out | Hamstring |
| Chris Murphy | Out | Elbow |
