On the evening of July 21, 2024, at 7:10 PM, the Boston Red Sox will challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium under clear skies. Kutter Crawford, wielding a commendable 3.036 ERA, will take the mound for Boston. Facing him from the mound for the Dodgers will be James Paxton, who sports a 4.375 ERA.

In the 2024 standings within the AL East, the Red Sox are currently ranked 6th with a record of 53-44, scoring a .55 winning percentage. Meanwhile, in the NL West, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold the 2nd position with a 58-41 record, achieving a .59 winning percentage. Each team brings a strong recent track record into this matchup, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.

Let’s look at the odds for this game: The Dodgers are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under line set at 9.0. Bettors backing the Red Sox will find the moneyline at +101, indicating slightly favorable odds, while the Dodgers are at -119. These odds suggest a close game, possibly favoring the Dodgers, but the Red Sox are definitely in contention, making this a potentially profitable game for savvy bettors.