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Boston Red Sox Favored in Interleague Showdown Against Los Angeles Dodgers at Fenway Park

The 2025 MLB season will feature a matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, July 26 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. The Red Sox are currently favored with a -135 moneyline for the game, with the total set at 9.0 runs. This game is part of a three-game series, with Friday's opener not included in the analysis. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET. Stay tuned for the latest odds update and predictions for this exciting interleague showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers +126 | Red Sox -145
• Spread: Dodgers +1.5 (-170) | Red Sox -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 59%.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a rough start to the second half of the season, being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers but bouncing back to win two out of three games against the Minnesota Twins. During these games, the Dodgers bullpen struggled with a 5.26 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, and .272 batting average against. The team scored 28 runs with a .222/.296/.438 triple-slash. Clayton Kershaw will be pitching at Fenway Park with a 4-1 record, 3.27 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP this season. Despite facing the Red Sox in the 2018 World Series and taking two losses, only three players from the current Boston team have faced Kershaw, going 10-for-34 with three doubles and two home runs.

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox ended the first half of the season with a 10-game winning streak, but have struggled since the All-Star break, going 2-4 in their last six games. The team has had trouble scoring runs, hitting just .190/.262/.337 with seven home runs in 205 at-bats. However, their bullpen has performed well, with a 1.69 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and .173 batting average against in 21.1 innings of work. Garrett Crochet, who has a 2.19 ERA and is on a four-game winning streak, will be pitching on Saturday night. Crochet has had success against the Dodgers in the past, allowing only one unearned run in one career start and two relief appearances. The current Dodgers lineup is 6-for-21 with a double against Crochet.

Garrett Crochet poses a formidable challenge for the Los Angeles Dodgers in upcoming game

The Los Angeles Dodgers have proven to be a formidable force when facing left-handed pitchers, boasting an impressive .827 OPS and 129 wRC+ since the All-Star break. However, Garrett Crochet stands out as a unique southpaw, consistently delivering stellar performances with only two or fewer runs allowed in 13 of his last 15 starts. Leading the majors in both strikeouts (165) and innings pitched (135.1), Crochet presents a significant challenge for any opposing team. On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox have struggled against left-handed pitchers post-All-Star break with a dismal .481 OPS and 32 wRC+. Given these statistics, it is evident that the outcome of the upcoming game is uncertain. Despite the odds, I am favoring the Boston Red Sox due to the strength of their bullpen.

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