Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to start the rest of the season hot with a win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Can Shohei Ohtani lift the Dodgers to an opening series win? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Red Sox vs. Dodgers.
Matt McCuen - July 19, 2024, 1:29 PM EDT
5 minBoston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet from the City of Angels on Friday night.
Tonight will be both team's first game back from the All-Star Break.
Red Sox vs. Dodgers DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 19, 2024
- Start Time: 10:10 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Boston was one of the biggest surprises of the first half of the season.
The Sox represent a record of 53-42.
That record places the Sox in the final wildcard playoff spot in the AL.
Boston was playing great baseball going into the all-star break, winning seven of their last 10 games.
The Sox have a run differential of +44.
Rafael Devers leads the Sox with 23 home runs and 61 runs batted in.
Jaren Duran leads the squad with 113 hits on the campaign.
Tyler O’Neill has added 16 home runs and 31 runs batted in.
Nick Pivetta will get the rock tonight. Pivetta is 4-6 with a 4.18 ERA.
The Dodgers start this contest with a record of 56-41.
That is the second-best record in the National League.
Entering the season, the Dodgers were the betting favorites to win the World Series.
As of today, Los Angeles remains the betting favorite for winning the World Series.
The Dodgers have a run differential of +88.
Shohei Ohtani leads the team with 29 home runs and 69 RBIs. Ohtani is the betting favorite to win the NL MVP.
The Home Run Derby Champion Teoscar Hernandez has added 19 home runs and 62 runs batted in.
Freddie Freeman has hit 14 home runs and 61 RBIs.
Gavin Stone will get the call today. Stone is 9-3 with a 3.26 ERA.
Let’s dive into tonight’s best bet.
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Pick
We are getting a short line on the Dodgers today.
While Boston has been great to start the year, I question if they will continue playing this well.
The Sox are regression candidates in my eyes.
The Dodgers have great numbers, hitting .321 vs. Pivetta in their career.
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers ML -125 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers System Projections - July 19th
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