Betts explained to reporters after he returned on Sunday, a 4-3 loss to Boston, that he was dealing with the passing of his stepfather and had flown home to Tennessee to be with his family.

After winning last year's World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers picked up from where they left off.

Los Angeles is a -115 favorite (risk $115 to win $100) in the latest Dodgers vs. Red Sox odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while Boston is a -105 underdog (risk $105 to win $100).