Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
First pitch for Sunday’s Dodgers vs. Reds matchup is set for 12:10 PM ET from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Reds will be looking to extend their four-game winning streak, but they are +171 on the money line compared to the Dodgers at -207. Los Angeles is 1st in the NL West with a record of 33-21.
SNLA will be televising this Dodgers matchup, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs. Brent Suter is starting for the Reds, while the Dodgers are sending Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound.
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Cincinnati Reds Trends and Key Stats
- 2-3 is the record of Dodgers in their last five road games. They have also gone 2-3 vs. the runline.
- On the other side, the Reds have gone 1-4 (SU) and 3-2 in their previous five home contests.
- Looking back on their last ten games as the favorite, the Dodgers are 4-6 straight-up and 3-7 vs. the runline.
- When playing as the underdog, the Reds have a 7-3 record against the runline and a 7-3 straight-up record in their last ten games.
Cincinnati picked up a 3-1 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Reds offense got off to a fast start, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. As for the Dodgers, they scored their only run in the 6th. Heading into the game, the Reds were at +126 on the money line.
Hunter Greene started for the Reds and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued one walk. As for the Dodgers, Walker Buehler got the start and took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work.
Will Benson and Spencer Steer each homered for the Reds, while Jacob Hurtubise scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/3. Jake Fraley also had a two-hit game at the plate.
Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Los Angeles is on the road today, having dropped four straight games, and they are 33-21 overall this season. The Dodgers lead the NL West by 5.5 games over the Giants. So far, they have gone just 11-9 in divisional games.
As the favorite, the Dodgers have put together a record of 32-19 this season, and they are 1-2 as the underdog. Los Angeles has been good at home, going 19-11, and they are 14-10 on the road. Looking at their overall series record, the Dodgers are 11-7 this year.
The Dodgers have been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 13-11. Their average run margin away from home is +1.5, and they are 27-27 overall on the run line. They have been favored in 51 games and are 26-25 in those contests. They have been a run line underdog just three times and are 1-2 in those games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road against the Cincinnati Reds today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Dodgers have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 29-25. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 2-2. So far this season, 74.1% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 9 runs.
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Reds on the road. He has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 5-1 with a 3.17 ERA. Yamamoto’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.06. In his last outing, he went 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and got the win. Looking back over his last four starts, he has allowed a total of six home runs. So far, he has made five quality starts and is averaging 10.17 strikeouts per nine innings.
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts have been two of the league’s top hitters this season and have also been swinging hot bats of late. Ohtani comes into the game with a team-high 13 homers and a batting average of .338, while Betts is batting .337 and has gone 7/23 in his last six games. Hernández has also been swinging the bat well for the Dodgers, going 6/17 in his last six games, including one homer.
Los Angeles comes into the game as one of the league’s top offenses, averaging 5 runs per game and batting a collective .255. They are also 3rd in the league in home runs and have the best walk rate in the league. As a team, they are 3rd in the league in slugging percentage and OPS.
Cincinnati is 22-30 overall and 8.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Reds have taken the first two games of this series vs. the Dodgers and are 1-2 in division play this year. So far, they have really struggled in series, coming in with a mark of 4-11-1 and have lost eight straight series.
As the underdog, the Reds are 12-20 this year, and they are an even 10-10 when favored. At home, the Reds are 12-15 compared to 10-15 on the road. Cincinnati’s overall record includes going 4-6 over their last 10 games.
The Reds are 27-25 against the run line this season. They are 11-16 at home and 16-9 on the road. Cincinnati has covered the run line in two straight games and as an underdog in two straight games. They are 9-11 against the run line as the favorite and 18-14 as the underdog. The Reds’ average run margin is -0.1 runs per game this season.
The Cincinnati Reds are playing at home today against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Reds’ games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 25-25. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 1-7-2. So far this season, 53.8% of their games have had over/under lines set below 9 runs.
Left-hander Brent Suter is getting the start for the Reds today vs. the Dodgers and comes into the game with a record of 0-0 and ERA of 4.13. Suter has made 20 appearances this season and one start, going 2/3 of an inning in his most recent outing. He didn’t give up a run in that appearance. Suter has allowed at least one earned run in each of his last three outings. Opponents are batting .257 off Suter this season, and his ERA at home is 2.7 compared to 14.4 on the road.
Elly De La Cruz comes into today’s game with a team-high nine home runs, which is 8th best in the MLB. He is also 2nd on the team with 24 RBIs and has a batting average of .251. However, he has gone just 8/36 in his last nine games. Spencer Steer is also near the top of the league in homers, as his six homers are the 3rd most in the league right now. Steer is batting just .227 for the season and has gone 4/27 in his last eight games.
As a team, the Reds are batting just .217, which is 24th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories, including on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. So far, they are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league.
Looking at the money line, we really like the payout for the Reds at +171. In terms of the final score, we see the Reds winning this one 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also take the over, as the line is sitting at 9 runs.
Looking at some potential player props, you could take Brent Suter to have a lower strikeout total than Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Suter is projected to finish with four K’s, while Yamamoto is expected to finish with six.
Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips
- We like the Reds on the moneyline (+171)
- On the run line we like Reds (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Cincinnati Reds Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Wilson | Out | Shoulder |
| Emilio Pagán | Out | Triceps |
| Jeimer Candelario | Questionable | Neck |
| Alex Young | Out | Back |
| Nick Lodolo | Out | Groin |
| TJ Friedl | Out | Thumb |
| Ian Gibaut | Out | Forearm |
| Matt McLain | Out | Shoulder |
| Noelvi Marte | Out | Suspension |
| Brandon Williamson | Out | Shoulder |
| Tejay Antone | Out | Elbow |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | Out | Wrist |
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Kelly | Out | Shoulder |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Evan Phillips | Out | Hamstring |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Shohei Ohtani | Questionable | Hamstring |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Bobby Miller | Out | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
