MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox (August 1, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (58-51) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (69-41) at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Saturday at 9:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Payton Tolle is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers. The Dodgers are favored to win at -163, while the Red Sox are at +135. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Red Sox (-163) have a 53-56 Run Line record this season, while the Dodgers (+135) hold a record of 50-60.
- The Red Sox have a 47-58-4 O/U record this season (meaning 47 games have gone over the total runs line, 58 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Dodgers have a 50-57-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (20th in the league). Comparatively, the Dodgers are averaging +0.9 more at 5.1 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 .245 (ranking 13th in the Major leagues), while the Dodgers are batting .262 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Dodgers are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 142 to rank 6th. Alternatively, the Red Sox are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 105 (28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 444 RBIs to rank 22nd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Dodgers have recorded 532 RBIs to rank 3rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have an earned run average of 3.61 this season (5th 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 928 this season, ranking T16th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers rank 6th for total strikeouts, recording 986.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .217 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 | 21-34-54 | 13-14-27 | 8-20-27 | 15-20-36 | 6-14-18 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Dodgers | 29-21-60 | 18-6-30 | 11-15-30 | 29-18-59 | 0-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Red Sox are +130 to lead after three innings, while the Dodgers are -166.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 44-41-24 | 25-19-10 | 19-22-14 | 32-23-16 | 12-18-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Dodgers | 53-34-23 | 24-15-15 | 29-19-8 | 53-30-23 | 0-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-5-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 52-57 in Red Sox games this season. The Dodgers have a 56-54 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded a 9-4 victory over the Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium yesterday. Ceddanne Rafaela dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 2 RBIs. The Red Sox have now won three straight against the Dodgers.
