MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox (July 31, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (57-51) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (69-40) at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Friday at 10:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Ranger Suarez is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while the Dodgers' probable pitcher remains unclear.
- The Red Sox have a 46-58-4 O/U record this season (meaning 46 games have gone over the total runs line, 58 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Dodgers have a 49-57-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Dodgers are averaging +1.0 more at 5.2 runs (3rd).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing only 3.7 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Dodgers are allowing an average of 3.7 runs (1st).
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 .244 (ranking 15th in the Major leagues), while the Dodgers are batting .261 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Dodgers are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 141 to rank 5th. Alternatively, the Red Sox are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 104 (T28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 436 RBIs to rank T24th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Dodgers have recorded 528 RBIs to rank 4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have an earned run average of 3.58 this season (4th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.54 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 923 this season, ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers rank 6th for total strikeouts, recording 977.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .216 against the Dodgers this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .240 (13th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 21-34-53 | 13-14-27 | 8-20-26 | 15-20-36 | 6-14-17 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Dodgers | 29-21-59 | 18-6-29 | 11-15-30 | 29-18-58 | 0-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 43-41-24 | 25-19-10 | 18-22-14 | 32-23-16 | 11-18-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Dodgers | 53-33-23 | 24-14-15 | 29-19-8 | 53-29-23 | 0-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-5-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 51-57 in Red Sox games this season. The Dodgers have a 55-54 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers at Fenway Park when these teams last met on July 27, 2025. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Michael Conforto did what he could, hitting a home run.
