Red Sox vs. Dodgers prediction: Dodgers favored to win Sunday's MLB matchup [8/2/2026]
Get Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers predictions for MLB Sunday.
MLB action continues on Sunday at 7:20 PM ET as the Boston Red Sox lock horns with the Los Angeles Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Emmet Sheehan (4-7, 4.95 ERA) will get the ball for the Dodgers, up against Jake Bennett (6-4, 2.74 ERA) for the Red Sox.
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Dodgers as the most likely winner in this Red Sox vs. Dodgers prediction.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Red Sox vs. Dodgers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Dodgers a 63.2% chance of beating the Red Sox.
According to our model, the Red Sox (+1.5) have a 53.3% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 56.2% chance of going over,.
Red Sox vs. Dodgers odds [8/2/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Red Sox | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-130) | -1.5 (+127) |
| Moneyline | +167 | -165 |
| Total | o8.5 (+100) | u8.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Sox vs. Dodgers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Dodgers -1.5 | +127 |
| Moneyline | Dodgers | -165 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | +100 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Red Sox vs. Dodgers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB game between the Dodgers and Red Sox at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:20 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Time: 7:20 PM ET/4:20PM PT
- Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Dodgers, with a 63.2% win probability, will likely beat the Red Sox in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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