At the beginning of the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers were touted as the top baseball betting odds favorite in the National League West. Gamblers and fans have come to expect big things from the Dodgers every season. The Dodgers have had a lock on the National League West for over a decade. However, with that popularity comes a price. Los Angeles is the most expensive team on the board. While the Dodgers are profitable, they are nowhere near the level they should be. Cause by the cost of a loss is a devastating blow to bankrolls.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, August 25, 2023, 7:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Fenway Park, Boston, MA |
| TV Coverage: | Apple TV |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Dodgers | -1½ ( +125 ) | 10 ( -115 ) | -123 |  |
| Red Sox | +1½ ( -145 ) | 10 ( -105 ) | +113 | |
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Dodgers at Red Sox SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Los Angeles has a solid profit against the moneyline and a much larger profit against the runline. Los Angeles is trending over the total this sportsbook season.
So far this season, Boston has shown a good profit against the moneyline and is barely in the black against the runline. Boston is slightly trending over the total this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Overview
Overall, the Dodgers are 76-47 straight up and 69-48-6 over/under the total. Los Angeles is 1st in the NL West Division standings. San Francisco is 11 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West Division race. Late on, the Dodgers have covered nine out of their last ten games. The Dodgers have gone over the total in two of their previous ten matchups. LA ranks 3rd for run production and 16th for earned run average.
Julio Urias is the probable starter for Los Angeles. So far, the left-hander is 11-6 with a 4.15 earned run average and 1.09 WHIP. LA won five of his last five starts. Overall, LA ranks 11th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Evan Phillips is 1-3 with a 2.49 ERA and 19 saves in 21 opportunities. Mookie Betts leads the Dodgers with 101 runs, 32 doubles, 34 home runs, and 86 runs batted in.
Boston Red Sox Team Overview
Overall, the Boston Red Sox are 66-58 straight up and 61-60-2 over/under the total. Boston is 4th in the American League East Division standings. Boston is nine games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East Division race. Late on, the Red Sox have covered eight out of their last ten games. The Red Sox have gone under the total in seven of their previous ten matchups. Boston ranks 7th for run production and 18th for earned run average.
Kutter Crawford is the probable starter for Boston. So far, the right-hander is 6-6 with a 3.66 earned run average and 1.09 WHIP. Boston won three of his last five starts. Overall, Boston ranks 17th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Kenley Jansen is 3-5 with a 2.83 ERA and 29 saves in 32 opportunities. Rafael Devers leads the Red Sox with 69 runs, 27 doubles, 29 home runs, and 85 runs batted in.
Dodgers at Red Sox SBG Free Pick
On this occasion, the Red Sox will get a more favorable price as the quality home team with the MLB odds. Los Angeles is perpetually overpriced as the most popular team on the board.
Dodgers at Red Sox SBG Best Bet: Boston Red Sox.