Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 7/21/24 MLB Betting Picks

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 7/21/24 – As the Major League Baseball season heats up, a fascinating interleague clash is set for a Sunday showdown on July 21, 2024. The Boston Red Sox (53-42), who are finding their form, travel to the iconic Dodger Stadium to face the Los Angeles Dodgers (56-41). Both teams are eager to dominate this game to bolster their postseason credentials. This matchup is not just a battle of talent but also an essential fixture for baseball free picks enthusiasts.

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 7/21/24

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 7/21/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Red Sox	TBD	TBD	TBD
Dodgers	TBD	TBD	TBD

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Kutter Crawford (6-7, 3.04 ERA) vs. James Paxton (7-2, 4.38 ERA)

Starting pitcher for the Red Sox has Kutter Crawford on the plate today, the young player did not disappoint, logging a 6-7 record and a striking 3.04 ERA. Level Jack Crawford has been very stable in the current season achieving a 1.04 WHIP over 112.2 innings and struck out 110 batters. This is due to the fact that he manages few walks (29) and fewer home runs 14 to be a very good starter and ideal for pressure creation.

The opposing team, the Dodger, will be coming with James Paxton as their pitcher, who has a 7-2 record and an ERA of 4.38. Therefore, although Paxton recorded a better win-loss record, his higher ERA and WHIP 1.45 is manifested as susceptibility, especially in managing the game tempo as proven by 44 walks in 84.1 innings. Against the Red Sox, Paxton will have to contain himself and shut down a lineup that relies on clinical scoring of errors.

The Art of Precision: Analyzing Boston’s Batting Strengths

Boston Red Sox bat with moderate success boasting of a .255 batting average this season while they lay down some power showing this season as they have hit 112 home runs. They hit for the power of .425 their slugging and .323 on base depicts a roughaged team that is good on power coupled with having men on-base. This combination of skills might prompt Paxton to readjust, especially if the Red Sox can get a hold of his control.

Dodgers’ Slugging: A Home Run Threat

The Dodgers trail the Red Sox by a very slim margin in batting average at .254 while out homering them with 129 and boasting of a .434 slugging percentage. They were a little better, however, in on-base percentage .334 to warn of their ability to produce substantial innings against the Red Sox. Thus, to outplay Crawford the Dodgers will have to capitalize on their ability to hit home runs to reverse the game’s dynamics.

Trends

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

Red Sox are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Boston Red Sox are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Red Sox are 26-20 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Red Sox’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 20 of Red Sox’ 49 last games at home

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends

Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Los Angeles Dodgers are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Dodgers are 25-24 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Dodgers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 26 of Dodgers’ 46 last games at home