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LA Dodgers (61-44) at Boston (56-50)
- When: Jul 27 2025, 1:35 PM
- Where: Fenway Park, Boston
- Where to watch: NESN
Dodgers vs. Red Sox – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: LA Dodgers -133
Spread: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
Total: 10.5
Boston Red Sox Preview
Boston will turn to Walker Buehler as they aim to take the series finale against his former team. Buehler (6-6, 5.72 ERA) has struggled for much of the season but has shown flashes of his old form, going 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in three July starts. Sunday’s matchup will mark his first career appearance against the Dodgers, the team where he spent seven seasons and captured a World Series title in 2024.
Boston bounced back from a series-opening loss to defeat the Dodgers 4-2 on Saturday. Garrett Crochet rebounded from a rocky first inning, in which he allowed home runs to Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez, to strike out 10 over six innings. Offensively, Jarren Duran continued his strong play with three extra-base hits, including a game-tying triple in the second inning. Duran’s consistent contact and speed have made him Boston’s most dangerous hitter during this stretch.
Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
The Dodgers will send Dustin May (6-6, 4.73 ERA) to the mound for his first-ever start against Boston. May is coming off a 5-2 win over Minnesota, where he tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings despite issuing three walks. Los Angeles remains one of the most explosive offenses in baseball, with Ohtani and Hernandez continuing to set the tone. Both players homered in Saturday’s loss and remain key factors for a potential bounce-back performance in the finale.
The Dodgers’ depth and experience give them an edge, but the challenge lies in getting to Buehler early. Los Angeles has been strong on the road this season, and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities will be crucial against Boston’s bullpen.
Prediction
This game shapes up as a battle of power versus familiarity. Buehler will have plenty of motivation against his old club, but the Dodgers’ lineup is too dangerous to overlook. Expect a high-scoring affair with Los Angeles’ depth pulling them through late.
Score Prediction: Dodgers 6, Red Sox 5
Pick: LA Dodgers (-133)
Total: Over 10.5 (-109)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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