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Mark your calendars for a riveting showdown on July 21, 2024, as the Boston Red Sox visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:10 PM under a clear sky. Kutter Crawford, with a solid ERA of 3.036, will be pitching for the Red Sox. Opposing him from the mound for the Dodgers will be James Paxton, who holds an ERA of 4.375.
Peering at the standings, the Red Sox find themselves in 6th place within the AL East with a 53-44 record, showcasing a 0.55 winning percentage. They have managed a decent divisional performance with 13 wins against 11 losses. Recently, their performance has seen them clinching 5 victories in their latest 10 matches, although they are on a two-game losing streak. Their home and away game stats show a slight tilt towards better performance on the road. Conversely, the Dodgers are positioned second in the NL West with an impressive 58 wins and 41 losses, translating to a 0.59 winning rate. The Dodgers have particularly excelled in night games contributing significantly to their ranking at the top of their division.
When visiting the betting odds, the matchup is poised with a point spread listed at 1.5 in favor of the Dodgers, reflecting their slightly better seasonal performance and home advantage. The total over/under set at 9.0 predicts a moderately high-scoring game, suggesting that offenses might have a pivotal role in this face-off. The Dodgers are favored with a money line of -119 owing to their formidable home record and recent form, while the Red Sox hold an underdog position with a money line of +101, enticing for those betting on a potential upset.