| MATCHUP | Boston Red Sox | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 59-51 | 69-42 |
| Spread | +1.5 -145 | -1.5 120 |
| Moneyline | +137 | -167 |
| Total | Over 9 (-102) | Under 9 (-119) |
| Where | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California | |
| When | Sunday, August 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:20 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox are 59-51 on the year and play the Athletics and White Sox next. The Boston Red Sox are batting .245 on the season, have a .316 OBP, and have a .394 slugging percentage. The Boston Red Sox pitching staff has a 3.55 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. Ceddanne Rafaela leads the Boston Red Sox with 116 hits and 54 RBI, while Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras have combined for 203 hits and 120 RBI.
Jake Bennett gets the ball for the Boston Red Sox, and he is 6-4 with a 2.74 ERA and 46 strikeouts this season. This will be Bennett’s first career game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 69-42 on the year and play the Diamondbacks and Cubs next. The Los Angeles Dodgers are batting .262 on the season and have a .341 OBP and a .433 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has a 3.60 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. Freddie Freeman leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 124 hits and 54 RBI, while Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani have combined for 225 hits and 138 RBI.
Emmet Sheehan gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 4-7 with a 4.95 ERA and 104 strikeouts this season. This will be Sheehan’s second career game against the Boston Red Sox.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Red Sox have lost eight of their last nine day games against NL West opponents following a road win.
- The Dodgers have won 18 of their last 24 games following a loss.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 12 day games against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Red Sox have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
Why the Boston Red Sox will win
- The Red Sox have won each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last seven Sunday games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 12 games as home favorites against AL East opponents.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four home games against AL East opponents.
- The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in three of their last four day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Red Sox’s last eight road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in five of the Dodgers’ last six home games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in five of the Red Sox’s last six day games.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Teoscar Hernandez has hit at least one home run in four of his last seven home appearances against the Red Sox after playing the previous day.
- Emmet Sheehan has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium against opponents that held a winning record.
- Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 home appearances against the Red Sox after playing the previous day.
- Freddie Freeman ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.310) this season.
Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts
- Ceddanne Rafaela has hit at least one home run in each of the Red Sox’s last two games against the Dodgers.
- Jake Bennett has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Jake Bennett has recorded four or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances.
- Ceddanne Rafaela has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last 10 games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Willson Contreras ranks 6th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.547) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for opponent batting average this season (.216).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (783).
- The Red Sox rank 3rd in the league for walks allowed this season (308).
- The Red Sox rank T27th in the league for home runs this season (107).
Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
As I said yesterday, the Dodgers are going to be favored because they’re the Dodgers, but the value is with the Red Sox and the plus money. The Red Sox have 5 losses since June 25. You’re getting the more favorable price with the hottest team in baseball. Sheehan has also been subpar this season with a 4.95 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Despite being a rookie, Bennett has a 2.74 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. We’re getting the hotter team and the sharper pitcher. Give me the Red Sox at the underdog price.