Two struggling MLB playoff hopefuls clash tonight as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Boston Red Sox for the second match of their three-game series at 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX. The Red Sox recently concluded a 10-game winning streak but have faltered, dropping five of their last seven. Conversely, the Dodgers won the opening game 5-2 but have come off a disappointing stretch losing 11 out of 16.
Both clubs are banking on their left-handed pitchers for a resurgence—Garrett Crochet (11-4, 2.19 ERA) for the Red Sox and the legendary Clayton Kershaw (4-1, 3.27 ERA) for the Dodgers. Mookie Betts, who missed the last game, is uncertain if he will return to the lineup, facing one of the weakest hitting seasons of his career.
As for betting, Shohei Ohtani holds the shortest odds for a home run, set at +240, although he did not hit one in his last game.
In addition to 16 scheduled MLB games today, there are also two crucial WNBA games and a compelling UFC card.
WNBA Best Bets:
Sparks at Liberty
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: New York
- TV: NBA TV
- Streaming: Fubo (Start watching, save $20!)
- Expert Pick by Max Meyer: Bet on Breanna Stewart to score over 17.5 points.
The Liberty are on a five-game win streak, having recently defeated the Mercury. Meyer forecasts a strong game for Stewart after her season-low performance against Phoenix.
MLB Best Bets:
Dodgers at Red Sox
- Time: 7:15 p.m.
- Location: Boston
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: Fubo (Start watching, save $20!)
- SportsLine Picks: Over 8.5 runs (-110), Michael Conforto to have over 0.5 total bases (-115).
The projection model suggests a strong likelihood of the total exceeding 8.5 runs with about 67.4% chance, estimating a close game with the Red Sox edging out the Dodgers 5.4 to 5.2.
UFC Best Bets:
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- TV: ABC/ESPN+
- Streaming: Fubo (Start watching, save $20!)
- Expert Pick by Daniel Vithlani: Bet on Tabitha Ricci to prevail over Amanda Ribas.
