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The Boston Red Sox (+140) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-170) on August 2, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 pm in Los Angeles, CA.

This season, the Red Sox are 59-51 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 50-61 ATS.

Red Sox vs Dodgers Starting Pitchers Today:

• Red Sox starting pitcher: Jake Bennett 6-4, 2.74 ERA
• Dodgers starting pitcher: Emmet Sheehan 4-7, 5.01 ERA

Red Sox vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Red Sox vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 55.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

• Ceddanne Rafaela has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 games (+22.50 Units / 250% ROI)
• Andruw Monasterio has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+14.70 Units / 54% ROI)
• Andruw Monasterio has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+12.85 Units / 54% ROI)
• Andruw Monasterio has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+12.25 Units / 38% ROI)
• Wilyer Abreu has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.55 Units / 30% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Teoscar Hernandez has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 15 games at home (+12.55 Units / 76% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+11.80 Units / 39% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.55 Units / 36% ROI)
• Shohei Ohtani has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 10 games at home (+9.20 Units / 92% ROI)
• Teoscar Hernandez has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+8.20 Units / 15% ROI)

Red Sox Best Bets Today:

• The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+19.60 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 35 games (+15.80 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+12.40 Units / 30% ROI)
• The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+10.75 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.00 Units / 24% ROI)

Dodgers Best Bets Today:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+13.80 Units / 29% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.35 Units / 69% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+7.15 Units / 47% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games at home (+6.60 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.85 Units / 38% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 54-52 against the Run Line (+2.9 Units / 2.09% ROI).

• 59-51 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -1.56% ROI
• 47-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -18.6 Units / -15.27% ROI
• 59-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +7.3 Units / 6.06% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 50-61 against the Run Line (-14 Units / -10.81% ROI).

• 69-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.55 Units / -5.88% ROI
• 51-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.3 Units / -11.65% ROI
• 59-51 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.1 Units / 2.55% ROI

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Red Sox are 52-1 (.981) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Red Sox are 25-18 (.581) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face Dodgers (first in runs allowed).

The Red Sox are just 5-28 (.152) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

The Red Sox are just 4-7 (.364) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Dodgers are 37-7 (.841) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 33-22 (.600) at home this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 26-9 (.743) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 4th best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 65-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB.

Red Sox Hitting Stats & Trends

Red Sox hitters are slugging .254 on pitches out of the zone this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Red Sox hitters have an OBP of .340 (1,120 PA’s) against LHP this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.

Red Sox hitters are slugging .476 on breaking pitches against LHP this season — best in MLB.

The Red Sox have a winning percentage of 61% on the road this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .347 (3,019 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .357 (2,270 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are batting .273 on the road this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .801 (2,270 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB.

Red Sox Pitching Stats & Trends

Red Sox pitchers have allowed a run just 23% of the time after their offense scores this season — lowest in MLB.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 7% of batters this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 3.36 (487.1 IP) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .216 against Dodgers pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have won 35% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

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• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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