The Los Angeles Dodgers (69-42) are gearing up for a crucial matchup against the Boston Red Sox (59-51) on Sunday Night Baseball, aiming to avoid a sweep after losing the first two games of the series. The Dodgers recently made headlines by trading for Tarik Skubal, but he won't make his debut until next week. Instead, Emmet Sheehan (4-7, 4.95 ERA) will take the mound for Los Angeles.

Jake Bennett (6-4, 2.74 ERA) is set to start for Boston, which has been on a remarkable run, boasting a 22-4 record since July. The game is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Betting Odds:

• Dodgers Money Line: -165 (risk $165 to win $100)
• Red Sox Money Line: +141
• Over/Under: 9 runs
• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+124)

The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times and is producing intriguing insights. It highlights that the total runs are likely to go Under 9, as both teams have shown trends favoring lower scoring.

Key Insights:

• Seven of the last eight games for the Red Sox have gone under the total.
• The Dodgers have gone under in three of their past four games.
• Bennett has had eight of his 11 starts go under, with projections suggesting he will allow only 2.4 earned runs through six innings.

The model indicates that the combined scoring for both teams is projected at 8.5 runs, supporting the Under hitting 54% of the time in simulations.

For those looking to capitalize on the action, the model identifies significant value on one side of the money line, which can be found at SportsLine.