BOSTON — The Red Sox and Dodgers game Sunday at Fenway Park will begin in a rain delay. A message on the ballpark Jumbotron says, “Today’s game will be delayed briefly due to weather in the area. Conditions are expected to improve this afternoon. Further updates will be provided when available.”

The LA Dodgers (60-43) and Boston Red Sox (55-49) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Fenway Park in Boston is set for 7:10 p.m (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

BOSTON -- The Red Sox and Dodgers brought star-studded teams into a highly-anticipated showdown in the 2018 World Series. The Red Sox won the battle in five games while the Dodgers won two titles in the years since then. The teams are separated by just five wins this season as they began a three-game series at Fenway Park on Friday.