Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction 7/31/2026 Today’s MLB Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jul 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages (44) scores on a RBI double hit by shortstop Mookie Betts (50) in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Boston Red Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers
Team Records
57-51
69-40
Spread
+1.5 -194
-1.5 159
Moneyline
+113
-136
Total
Over 8.5 (-103)
Under 8.5 (-117)
Where
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
When
Friday, July 31, 2026
Time
10:10 PM EDT
TV
ESPN Unlmtd
The Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet Friday in MLB action from Dodger Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Boston Red Sox will send out Ranger Suarez for the start here and Suarez is 4-3 with a 3.02 ERA and 103 strikeouts this season. Edgardo Henriquez will start for the Dodgers and is 4-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 42 strikeouts this season.
Boston Red Sox Recap
The Boston Red Sox come into this game looking to add on to their 5-4 win over the Athletics from Thursday’s matchup to sit at 57-51 this season. After this series, the Red Sox will head home for a series against the Chicago White Sox.
Red Sox Win 7 Of Last 10 Games
Wilyer Abreu leads the Red Sox with 101 hits including 22 doubles, 2 triples, 16 home runs and 53 RBIs while Ceddanne Rafaela has 113 hits with 27 doubles, 3 triples, 11 home runs and 52 RBIs and Caleb Durbin’s added 81 hits with 19 doubles, 10 home runs and 44 RBIs as well. Jarren Duran has 76 hits with 10 doubles, 3 triples, 13 home runs and 54 RBIs as well this season. Willson Contreras has added 101 hits with 18 doubles, 23 homers and 67 RBIs of his own on the year.
Los Angeles Dodgers Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game fresh off of their 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners last time out to sit at 69-40 this season. After this series, the Dodgers will head on the road for a series against the Chicago Cubs.
Dodgers Win 6 Of Last 8
Andy Pages has 112 hits with 22 doubles, 18 home runs and 71 RBIs while Teoscar Hernandez has 66 hits with 12 doubles, 9 home runs and 38 RBIs. Shohei Ohtani has 110 hits with 21 doubles, 23 home runs and 65 RBIs and Freddie Freeman has 121 hits with 27 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. Will Smith has 6 home runs and 23 RBIs as well this season. Max Muncy’s added 84 hits with 16 doubles, 21 home runs and 49 RBIs and Kyle Tucker has 86 hits with 18 doubles, 9 home runs and 51 RBIs this season.
Boston Red Sox @ Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends: July 31, 2026
Probable Starting Pitcher: Edgardo Henriquez Record this season: 4-1 ERA: 2.79
Home Record: 3-1
Last 5 against Red Sox: 0-0
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
The Dodgers have won each of their last six home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
The Red Sox have lost each of their last four night games against the Dodgers following a win.
The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games against the Dodgers following a win.
The Dodgers have covered the run line in four of their last five games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
The Dodgers have won the first inning in each of their last four home games.
The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games.
The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games.
Probable Starting Pitcher: Ranger Suarez Record this season: 4-3 ERA: 3.02
Road Record: 3-1
Last 5 against Dodgers: 2-1
Why the Boston Red Sox will win
The Red Sox have won each of their last nine night games against teams that held a winning record.
The Dodgers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 home games against AL East opponents.
The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Friday games.
The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last nine night games against opponents that held a winning record.
The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last nine Friday games.
The Red Sox have won the first inning in each of their last four night games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
Each of the Red Sox’s last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Six of the Dodgers’ last seven night games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight home games.
There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Red Sox’s last eight games against National League opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
Teoscar Hernandez has hit a home run in three of the Dodgers’ last four games against the Red Sox.
Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 home appearances against the Red Sox.
Freddie Freeman is one of only five players to hit over .300 and have 45+ RBIs this season.
Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts
Jarren Duran has hit a home run in two of the Red Sox’s last three road games against the Dodgers.
Ranger Suarez has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against NL opponents .
Ranger Suarez has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against NL opponents.
Connor Wong has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
Willson Contreras ranks 5th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.396) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.261).
The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.261).
The Red Sox rank 2nd in the league for runs allowed this season (404).
The Red Sox rank 2nd in the league for runs allowed this season (404).
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
I’m on the under in this game. I’m not overly thrilled with the Dodgers’ form against left-handed pitching, and Suarez is one of the more underappreciated southpaws in baseball every year and I think Suarez has a solis outing here. On the other side, the Red Sox should be held in check by a solid Dodger pitching staff and I think Los Angeles gets it done here. Give me the under here.
