The Boston Red Sox are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series. The Red Sox currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series, and this matchup will be nationally televised on Fox. The opening pitch is scheduled for 8:09 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox Odds
Including the regular season, the Red Sox are 116-56 straight up (SU) and 100-71 against the spread (ATS). The team has gained 38.7 units for moneyline bettors and 26.2 units (ATS). The Dodgers are 99-76 SU and have gone 80-94 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 20.6 units for moneyline bettors and 14.7 units ATS.
Red Sox games have an over/under record of 83-80-8 in 2018. Dodgers games have gone under 83 times, gone over 80 times and pushed on 11 occasions.
Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu is getting the start for Los Angeles. Ryu is 7-3 with a 1.97 ERA and 89 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Red Sox this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Red Sox will be sending lefty David Price (16-7, 3.58 ERA) to the mound. Price has 177 strikeouts and 50 walks to his credit, as well as a 1.14 WHIP. Price did not record a start against the Dodgers in 2017.
Fueled by a team slash line of .220/.322/.363, Los Angeles has scored 3.9 runs per game through 12 postseason games. Boston is hitting .261/.351/.412 through 10 games and the team has put up 6.4 runs during this year’s playoffs.
The Red Sox bullpen (11.4 K/9) has registered a postseason ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.30, while Dodgers relievers (8.5 K/9) have performed significantly better with a 1.77 ERA and 1.01 WHIP.
Los Angeles’ hitters have been led by first baseman Cody Bellinger and outfielder Chris Taylor. Bellinger is slashing .252/.336/.455 with 26 home runs, 80 RBIs, 88 runs and 18 stolen bases, while Taylor is slashing .258/.336/.449 with 18 homers, 66 RBIs and 91 runs scored.
The Red Sox hitters have been led by J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts. Martinez is slashing .331/.405/.626 with 45 home runs, 141 RBIs and 116 runs scored, and the line for Betts stands at .336/.428/.613 with 32 homers, 83 RBIs, 139 runs and 31 stolen bases.
The Red Sox just took Game 1 of this series by doubling up the Dodgers 8-4.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Red Sox, ATS Winner – Dodgers, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Los Angeles has tallied nine extra-base hits over its last five contests. Boston has 19 XBH over its last five.
- The Dodgers have a team OPS of .770 this season, including an OPS of .682 against left-handed pitchers. The Red Sox’ OPS sits at .793 overall and .872 against lefties.
- The Red Sox have won seven of their last eight games SU.
- Los Angeles has posted 19.0 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 19.2 over its last five.
- The Dodgers have hit nine home runs in their last 10 games. The Red Sox have hit 10 over their last 10.
