Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction 7/20/2024

The Boston Red Sox (53-43) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (57-41) on Saturday, July 20th. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on FOX. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Red Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 6:15 CT.

Red Sox vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-139)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
  • The Dodgers have scored 4 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games.
  • The Dodgers have won 4 out of their last 6 home games.
  • The Dodgers have a better overall record (57-41) compared to the Red Sox (53-43).
  • The Dodgers have a strong home record of 29-19 this season.
  • The Dodgers won their last game against the Red Sox, scoring 4 runs and allowing only 1 run.

Red Sox vs Dodgers

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It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Dodgers took down the Red Sox by a score of 4-1. The Dodgers offense only had four hits but took advantage of their opportunities, scoring four runs in the 8th inning. Heading into the game, they were favored at -134 on the money line.

This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Nick Pivetta for the Red Sox and Gavin Stone for the Dodgers. Pivetta went six innings and didn’t give up a run but took the loss. Stone only went five innings but gave up just one run and got the win.

Los Angeles got to Boston’s bullpen in the 8th inning, scoring four runs on six hits. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only run in the 5th. Offensively, the Dodgers were led by Freddie Freeman, who went 1/4 with a home run and four RBIs.

As underdogs, the Red Sox have a 27-20 run line record on the road this season, with an average run margin of 1.2 runs per game. They are looking to even up the series today after dropping two straight games. Boston’s overall over/under record this season is 44-46, and their O/U record in games with a 9-run line is 5-4-2.

In the AL East, the Red Sox are in 3rd place, 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the 2nd spot. They are also 5.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. Boston’s road record of 29-18 is the 2nd best in the AL, while their home record is just 24-25.

Brayan Bello Gets The Start For The Red Sox

Brayan Bello gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. So far this season, he has made 17 starts and has a record of 10-5 with an ERA of 5.32. Bello’s WHIP for the season is 1.47, and opponents are batting .268 off the right-hander this year. In his last outing, Bello went 6 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits. He did come out with the win in that start. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Bello has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 4.93 compared to 4-3 with a 7.72 ERA at home.

Red Sox Offense Breakdown

Heading into today’s game, the Red Sox are 3rd in team batting average at .255 and are averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Boston is also among the league leaders in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. One of the reasons for their strong offensive numbers is that they are the league’s best team in terms of batting average on balls in play.

Over the past seven games, Jarren Duran has gone 12/29 with one home run, and Rafael Devers has also hit two homers while going 8/26. Devers is currently on a four-game hitting streak. For the season, Devers is 5th in the league with 23 homers and is 12th in the MLB with 61 RBIs.

Los Angeles has a 57-41 overall record and leads the NL West by seven games over the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have a series record of 18-14-1 and have lost two straight series. Their run differential is +0.9 runs per game, and they are 48-50 against the run line this season.

When the over/under line has been set at 9 runs, the Dodgers have gone 7-6, and their over/under record for the season is 50-48. The under has hit in their last two games, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game so far this season.

Justin Wrobleski Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Justin Wrobleski is getting the start for the Dodgers today as they host the Red Sox. Wrobleski is looking for his first win of the season after taking a loss in his first start and then a no-decision in his second outing. In his first start, he went 5 innings and gave up 4 runs on 5 hits.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

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Shohei Ohtani has been a force at the plate for the Dodgers this season, batting .316 with a team-high 29 home runs and 69 RBIs, which is 5th in the MLB. Ohtani is also on a four-game hitting streak. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the Dodgers lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 19 homers and has gone deep in six straight games.

As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and are near the top of the league in most offensive categories, including being the league’s top on-base percentage team. They are also 2nd in team OPS and have the 2nd best isolated power mark in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 5th 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 -139. We have the Dodgers winning this one by a score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to the over/under line, which is sitting at 9 runs, and we have this one going over.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Justin Wrobleski is projected to pick up five strikeouts, which ranks 22nd among starters. As for the Red Sox starter, Brayan Bello, he is projected to finish with seven K’s, which is fifth best. As for the Red Sox lineup, they are projected to finish with nine strikeouts, compared to the Dodgers with 11.


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