The Boston Red Sox (53-42) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (56-41) on Friday, July 19th. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on MLBN. The Red Sox are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Dodgers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Tigers. First pitch is set for 9:10 CT.

Red Sox vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-143)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs

• The Dodgers have scored an average of 5.4 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
• The Dodgers have won 4 out of their last 5 home games.
• The Dodgers have a home record of 28-19, compared to the Red Sox’s away record of 29-17.
• The Dodgers have a higher league rank (2nd) compared to the Red Sox (5th).
• The Dodgers have a better division rank (1st) compared to the Red Sox (3rd).

Red Sox vs Dodgers

The Red Sox Are Coming Off A Win

Dominic Smith had a big game at the plate for the Red Sox in their most recent game vs. the Royals, going 2/3 with three RBIs and a homer. The Red Sox really needed his offense, as they only scored five runs on json 14 hits and left nine men on base. Boston’s offense scored their runs in the 1st and 2nd innings and then added another in the 7th to close things out. Going into the game, the Red Sox were the heavy favorite at -144 at home.

Brayan Bello got the start for the Red Sox, going 6 1/3 innings, and picked up the win. He gave up three runs on seven hits and issued just one walk. Bello only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win.

As underdogs, the Red Sox have a 23-23 record, while their series record is 16-10-5. Boston is 53-42 overall and is 4.5 games behind the Orioles in the AL East. They have won four straight series, all on the road, and are 7-3 in their last ten games.

On the road, the Red Sox are 27-19 against the run line, compared to their overall 45-50 mark. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, with a 44-45 over/under record. The under has hit in their last five games, and their O/U record in games with an 8.5 total is 16-12.

Nick Pivetta Gets The Start For The Red Sox

Right-hander Nick Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. Pivetta has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 4.18. His WHIP for the season is currently 1.14. Pivetta’s last outing came on July 10th, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had gone seven innings without giving up an earned run. Pivetta has a BB/9 figure of 2.39 compared to 10.51 strikeouts per nine innings.

Red Sox Offense Breakdown

Heading into today’s game, the Red Sox are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They have been even better on the road, where they are averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, the Red Sox are 4th in team batting average at .255 and are one of the league’s best power-hitting teams, as they are 8th in home runs and have the 5th best isolated power mark in the league.

Rafael Devers has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 23 homers are 6th in the MLB. He also comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 12/30 with five homers over his last eight games. Devers’ 61 RBIs are 9th in the league and the best mark on the Red Sox. Overall, his .295 batting average is 3rd on the team.

The Dodgers Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Dodgers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Tigers with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the 9th. Los Angeles was the -140 favorite on the money line going into the game.

Brent Honeywell got the start for the Dodgers and was excellent, going three innings without giving up a run. However, the Dodgers’s offense could only score three runs, all of which came in the 1st inning. Will Smith was hot out of the gates, going 2/4 with a double, run scored, and an RBI.

Los Angeles has an overall series record of 18-14-1 and they are currently leading the NL West by seven games over the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have a 56-41 record and have lost their last two series, including a 2-1 series loss to the Tigers.

When favored, the Dodgers are 53-34 straight up, but their run line record is just 47-50 overall and 21-26 at home. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, resulting in an over/under record of 50-47. Today’s O/U line of 8.5 runs is lower than usual, as only 39.8% of their games have had that low of a total.

Gavin Stone Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Right-hander Gavin Stone gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Red Sox at home. Stone has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 9-3 with a 3.26 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Stone has a WHIP of 1.23 and opponents are batting .240 this season. Stone’s last outing came against the Phillies, where he took the loss, going 4 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those was a complete game shutout. So far, he has eight quality starts and is averaging 7.08 strikeouts per nine innings.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 29 homers are 2nd in the MLB and the most on the Dodgers’ roster. Ohtani is also batting an impressive .316 for the season and has gone 11/35 (.314) over his last nine games. Teoscar Hernández is also a significant power threat for the Dodgers, as he has 19 homers this season, which is 10th in the league.

As a team, the Dodgers have been the best offensive team in the league so far, leading the league in OPS and on-base percentage. They are also 3rd in home runs and are batting a collective .254. Overall, they are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 4th in the MLB.

Red Sox vs Dodgers Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Red Sox vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the Dodgers on the money line at -143. We actually have the Dodgers winning this one by a score of 6-5, so you could also look to take the over, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Gavin Stone finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the third highest projection among starters. As for Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta, he does have a higher strikeout projection at eight, but we have Stone finishing with a better line and picking up the win.

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