Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Red Sox and Dodgers are facing off in the series finale after experiencing contrasting results leading up to this game. The Red Sox have won two of their last four games
Game outlook
The Red Sox and Dodgers are facing off in the series finale after experiencing contrasting results leading up to this game. The Red Sox have won two of their last four games and are currently sitting in third place in the AL East. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have lost two of their last four games but still hold the second most wins in the NL and are leading the NL West by a comfortable margin. Kutter Crawford will be starting for the Red Sox, while James Paxton will be starting for the Dodgers. Los Angeles is the favorite to win this game with a total of 8.5 runs. The betting line has remained steady with the Dodgers opening as -114 favorites.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox +102 | Dodgers -114
Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-195) | Dodgers -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 53%.
Boston Red Sox
In Game 2 of the series against the Dodgers, the Red Sox suffered a 7-6 loss in 11 innings, with Tyler O'Neill hitting two home runs and four RBIs and Jarren Duran going 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Despite holding leads in the ninth and 10th innings, they were unable to secure the win. Boston currently ranks fifth in the Majors in team ERA and 13th in runs scored. Rafael Devers leads the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs, while Duran leads in at-bats and has been performing well recently. The Red Sox have a better record on the road (29-19) compared to at home (24-25), and Kutter Crawford is set to pitch the series finale after a strong performance in his last start. Overall, the team is ranked 18th in power rankings and have a record of 53-44 this season.