MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox (August 2, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (59-51) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (69-42) at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday at 7:20pm (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 Emmet Sheehan 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 9.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Red Sox (-149) have a 54-56 Run Line record this season, while the Dodgers (+123) hold a record of 50-61.
- The Red Sox have a 47-59-4 O/U record this season (meaning 47 games have gone over the total runs line, 59 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Dodgers have a 50-58-3 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 (4th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing only 3.7 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Dodgers are allowing an average of 3.7 runs (2nd).
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 .262 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Dodgers are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 143 to rank T5th. Alternatively, the Red Sox are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 107 (T27th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 446 RBIs to rank T23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Dodgers have recorded 534 RBIs to rank 3rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have an earned run average of 3.60 this season (4th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.53 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 937 this season, ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers rank 7th for total strikeouts, recording 990.
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 .241 (14th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 22-34-54 | 13-14-27 | 9-20-27 | 15-20-36 | 7-14-18 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Dodgers | 29-22-60 | 18-7-30 | 11-15-30 | 29-19-59 | 0-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Red Sox are +120 to lead after three innings, while the Dodgers are -154.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 44-41-25 | 25-19-10 | 19-22-15 | 32-23-16 | 12-18-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
| Dodgers | 53-34-24 | 24-15-16 | 29-19-8 | 53-30-24 | 0-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 52-58 in Red Sox games this season. The Dodgers have a 56-55 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded an upset 3-2 victory over the Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium yesterday. Ceddanne Rafaela was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 2 RBIs. The Red Sox have now won four straight against the Dodgers.