MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox (July 3, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (37-48) face the Los Angeles Angels (36-52) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday at 9:38pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jake Bennett is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Reid Detmers is the probable pitcher for the Angels. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -111 and UNDER at -108.
- The Red Sox (+161) have a 36-49 Run Line record this season, while the Angels (-196) hold a record of 44-44.
- The Red Sox have a 38-43-4 O/U record this season (meaning 38 games have gone over the total runs line, 43 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Angels have a 41-46-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Angels are averaging +0.5 more at 4.4 runs (17th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing only 4.0 runs per game this season (6th in the league), while the Angels are allowing an average of 5.0 runs (24th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Red Sox are at .243 (ranking 16th in the Major leagues), while the Angels are batting .238 (21st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Angels have hit 101 (16th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Red Sox have managed 73 (30th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 322 RBIs to rank 30th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Angels have recorded 376 RBIs to rank T15th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Angels have an earned run average of 4.59 this season (24th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.81 (9th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 723 this season, ranking 16th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Angels rank 6th for total strikeouts, recording 778.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .236 against the Angels this season (8th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .243 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 16-29-40 | 10-12-22 | 6-17-18 | 11-15-27 | 5-14-13 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
| Angels | 23-17-48 | 15-5-23 | 8-12-25 | 5-2-12 | 18-15-36 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Red Sox are -105 to lead after three innings, while the Angels are -125.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 29-34-22 | 17-17-10 | 12-17-12 | 20-17-16 | 9-17-6 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
| Angels | 32-32-24 | 19-10-14 | 13-22-10 | 10-7-2 | 22-25-22 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 38-47 in Red Sox games this season. The Angels have a 43-45 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Angels recorded a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox at Angel Stadium of Anaheim when these teams last met on June 25, 2025. Travis d'Arnaud was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs. The Angels have now won three straight against the Red Sox.
