Red Sox vs Dodgers MLB Predictions, Odds & Best Bets (7/19)

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It’s a big day for baseball as the 2024 MLB regular season has officially resumed. Friday’s schedule is filled with exciting matchups, including a 10:10 p.m. ET showdown between the Boston Red Sox (53-42) and LA Dodgers (56-41) at Dodger Stadium.

Baseball’s return means there’s a ton of MLB betting action to get in on, so let’s explore some of tonight’s options by getting into my Red Sox vs. Dodgers predictions and picks.

2024 MLB Betting Picks Record: 55-61-1 (47.4%)

MLB Betting Today: Red Sox vs Dodgers (7/19)

Red Sox vs Dodgers Game Information

• Matchup: Boston Red Sox (53-42, 29-17 Away) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (56-41, 28-19 Home)
• Venue & Location: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)
• Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
• Game Time: 10:10 p.m. ET
• How to Watch Red Sox vs. Dodgers: MLB.TV, Fubo, NESN

Red Sox vs Dodgers MLB Probable Pitchers

• Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (14 starts — 4-6, 1.18 ERA)
• Dodgers: Gavin Stone (17 starts — 9-3, 3.26 ERA)

Dodgers vs Red Sox MLB Odds & Spread

Dodgers vs. Red Sox MLB odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Friday, July 19 at 11:05 a.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Red Sox vs Dodgers Run Line

• Boston Red Sox +1.5 (-184)
• Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (+164)

Dodgers vs Red Sox Over/Under

• Over 8.5 Runs (-117)
• Under 8.5 Runs (-103)

Red Sox vs Dodgers Moneyline

• Boston Red Sox (+112)
• Los Angeles Dodgers (-122)

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Red Sox vs Dodgers MLB Betting Trends

• Boston is 7-1 straight up in its last eight road games.
• The Dodgers are 1-6 straight up in their last seven games.
• The total hit the Under in each of Boston’s last five games.
• The total hit the Over in six of the Dodgers’ last seven home games.
• The total hit the Over in each of the last five Red Sox-Dodgers matchups.

Red Sox vs Dodgers Predictions & MLB Picks Today (7/19)

As the 2024 MLB season resumes, the Dodgers are still BetOnline’s +340 favorite to win the 2024 World Series while the Red Sox sit 12th at +4000. But even though the former’s championship odds are much better than the latter, you wouldn’t know that based on how both sides have been performing.

The Dodgers might have the second-best NL record, however, they’ve won just three of their last 11 outings. They went 1-6 SU across their last seven games heading into the MLB All-Star Break, leaving time to tell if the stoppage was enough for them to get back on track.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox have been trending in the opposite direction. Since June 15, they lead all 30 MLB clubs with a whopping 72.0% winning percentage. Boston ranks highly in numerous categories during that stretch, including runs (7th), home runs (8th), stolen bases (3rd), batting average (4th), on-base percentage (6th), and slugging (3rd).

The Red Sox are also 20-14 (58.8%) against National League clubs this season while the Dodgers are 14-9 SU (60.9%) against the American League.

The Red Sox have been the No. 1 team in the Majors since the middle of June. 

Playing on the road also hasn’t been an issue for the Red Sox, who are 7-1 SU in their last eight away matchups, scoring those foes by a 1.4-run average per game. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are only 2-3 SU in their last five home outings and even surrendered at least nine runs in each loss.

Recent history has slightly leaned in the Red Sox’s favor as they’ve won eight of their last 13 meetings against the Dodgers. They most recently met for three games at Fenway Park last August as Boston picked up two victories, improving to 4-1 SU in its last five games against LA in the process.

If the Red Sox want to maintain their momentum, RHP Nick Pivetta must be better. The 31-year-old Canadian righty only has one win in his last six starts, pitching to a 5.18 ERA along the way while failing to make it beyond the fifth inning in three appearances.

While Gavin Stone has been solid for the Dodgers for the majority of the campaign, he’s been struggling recently. The ex-Central Arkansas product has allowed eight earned runs and two homers on 16 hits across 7 2/3 innings in his last two starts, resulting in a 9.39 ERA laong the way.

Will Dodgers RHP Gavin Stone break out of his funk tonight? 

Even though the Dodgers have the home-field advantage, I predict a Red Sox win on Friday. Boston is playing like a legitimate World Series contender while LA has been stuck in a rut for weeks. Throw in the fact that Stone is coming off back-to-back disasters and I won’t be shocked if Alex Cora’s club sneaks away with the win.

But no matter who’s victorious, I’m eyeing the Over on the 8.5-run total. After all, the Over is 6-1 in the Red Sox’s last seven games against NL clubs and 6-1 in the Dodgers’ seven previous home meetings. Each of the last five Boston-LA matchups also finished with the Over, averaging a combined 11.8 runs per game.

Considering how Pivetta’s last 11 starts averaged 9.6 runs while Stone’s previous six averaged 9.3, there’s a good chance we’ll see a lot of offense tonight.

Red Sox vs. Dodgers MLB Prediction: BOS wins

Best Red Sox vs. Dodgers Bet: o8.5 Total Runs (-117)

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Best Red Sox vs Dodgers MLB Player Prop (7/19)

Based on his recent play, I’m taking Gavin Stone o2.5 earned runs (+112) for tonight’s best Red Sox vs. Dodgers player prop.

Again, Stone is playing some of his worst baseball of the 2024 campaign, allowing exactly four earned runs in both of his last two starts. Not only is the Over 3-2 in his last five appearances, but it’s also 3-1 in his latest four home games — a stretch where he owns a 4.71 ERA.

With the Red Sox’s bats being among the hottest in the Majors before the break, I predict another long night for the 25-year-old righty.

Best Red Sox vs. Dodgers MLB Prop Bet: Gavin Stone o2.5 Earned Runs (+112)

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