The Dodgers (60-43) are set to face the Red Sox (55-49) at Fenway Park in Boston on Friday, July 25, for the start of a weekend series. Emmet Sheehan will be pitching for Los Angeles, while Brayan Bello takes the mound for Boston.
Before this matchup, the Dodgers have fallen into a rough patch, winning only seven of their first 18 games this month. They remain comfortably in first place in the American League West, yet their recent performance raises concerns. Conversely, the Red Sox entered the All-Star Break on a high note, winning ten consecutive games, but have since managed just two wins in six games, leaving them 6.5 games behind in the American League East as they pursue the final wild card spot.
The pitching duel features Sheehan, who has a record of 1-1 and a 4.41 ERA, and Bello, with a solid record of 6-4 and a 3.23 ERA. Sheehan struggled in his last outing against Milwaukee, allowing five earned runs, while Bello allowed three earned runs in his last appearance against the Cubs.
Betting insights reveal that the Dodgers have won 7 of their last 8 encounters with the Red Sox, though they have not covered the run line in 6 of their last 8 games. A notable trend shows that 7 of the Red Sox’s last 8 matchups against the Dodgers have exceeded the total runs.
For the matchup, NBC Sports Bet suggests placing a wager on the Dodgers’ moneyline, while the recommendation for the spread favors the Red Sox at +1.5. The total for the game is projected to lean towards the under at 10.0 runs.
As both teams battle to find their rhythm, this series presents an opportunity for the Dodgers to bounce back and for the Red Sox to regain momentum. Fans can look forward to an exciting game filled with potential as these two storied franchises clash once again at one of baseball’s most iconic venues.