Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Preview
From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, we have the Reds and Dodgers facing off in an NL matchup. First pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET, and the forecast calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s.
Los Angeles comes in with a record of 29-16 and are 1st in the NL West, while the Reds are 5th in the NL Central with an overall record of 18-25. Cincinnati is the heavy underdog on the money line tonight, with the odds sitting at +243 compared to the Dodgers at -305. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and this game will be televised on SNLA.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Reds have recorded a 1-4 record, with a 4-1 performance on the runline.
- In the Dodgers’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 3-2 (SU) with 3-2 against the spread.
- The Dodgers have a straight-up record of 7-3 in their last ten games as the favorite, and a 7-3 record vs. the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Reds have a straight-up record of 1-9 and a 6-4 record vs. the runline.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction
The Reds will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Diamondbacks with a 2-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 5th inning before the Diamondbacks scored a run to tie things up. Cincinnati was the +133 underdog on the road going into this matchup.
Andrew Abbott put together a good start for the Reds, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run, and striking out four. However, the Reds couldn’t close things out, and Fernando Cruz took the loss out of the bullpen. The Reds also wasted a big game from Santiago Espinal, who homered in the 1st inning, going 1/3.
Cincinnati will be on the road for today’s game vs. the Dodgers, and they are 18-25 overall, which has them 5th in the NL Central. The Reds are eight games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead, and they are 1-2 in divisional games this year.
The Reds have dropped six straight series and are 4-9-1 overall in series this year. They are also just 2-8 over their last 10 games and lost two of three vs. the Diamondbacks in their most recent series. As the road underdog, the Reds are 6-11 this year.
When the Reds are on the road, they are a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 14-7 on the run line this season. Cincinnati has covered the run line in four straight road games and in five straight games as the underdog. The Reds are 13-10 on the run line as the underdog this season.
When the Reds play, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is below their average line of 9 runs. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 20-21. In their last 10 games, the over has hit 4 times, the under has hit 5 times, and there has been 1 push. The under has hit in 2 straight games, and in their last game, they combined for 3 runs against the Diamondbacks.
The Reds are sending left-hander Brent Suter to the mound today, and he has made 17 appearances this season but no starts. Suter’s ERA is 3.86, and opponents are batting .245 this season. Looking back at his last few outings, Suter has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three appearances. Most recently, he pitched out of the bullpen on May 14th, where he went one inning, giving up two hits and no runs. Suter has only given up one earned run in his last seven appearances. This season, he has allowed a total of four home runs.
Elly De La Cruz has been a consistent performer for the Reds this season, batting .258 overall and leading the team with nine home runs. He has also gone 7/29 in his last eight games, including one home run. Spencer Steer is batting just .242 for the season, but he does have 29 RBIs, which is 10th best in the league.
Over the team’s last eight games, Jeimer Candelario has gone 12/32 with one home run and seven RBIs. This has pushed his season average to .375. Santiago Espinal is also on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 6/18 in his last six games.
The Dodgers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Giants with a 4-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Giants scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th. Los Angeles was the -143 favorite on the money line going into the game.
Elieser Hernandez was excellent for the Dodgers, going six innings and giving up just three hits and one earned run while striking out three. However, the Dodgers couldnjson’t close things out, and Hernandez took the loss. Freddie Freeman was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored, but the Dodgers’s other three hits were all singles.
Los Angeles will host the Reds with an overall record of 29-16, good for 1st place in the NL West. They currently lead the division by 7.5 games over the Padres and have gone 10-7 in divisional matchups. The Dodgers have been tough to beat at home, going 15-8, and they have also been good on the road, putting together a record of 14-8.
So far, the Dodgers have been really good in night games, going 20-7 this season. Los Angeles has been the favorite in most of their games, as they are 28-14 when favored. As for how they have fared as the underdog, they are just 1-2 this season. The team has won seven straight games at home, and their overall series record is 10-6 this year. The Dodgers also took their most recent series, winning two games to one vs. the Giants.
The Dodgers have been a solid run line bet this season, with a 24-21 record. They are 11-12 vs. the run line at home and 13-9 on the road. Their average run margin is +1.8 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in five straight games. They have been a favorite in 42 games, going 23-19 vs. the run line.
Los Angeles has played 34 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which is 75.6% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 24-21. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 2-2.
Right-hander Tyler Glasnow gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Reds. He has made seven quality starts this year and is coming off a start in which he allowed just one earned run in seven innings of work. In that outing, he finished with 10 strikeouts. Overall, Glasnow has a record of 6-1 and an ERA of 2.53. Opponents are batting just .161 off Glasnow this year. So far, he has allowed a total of five home runs. Per nine innings, Glasnow is averaging 2.37 walks compared to 11.53 strikeouts.
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 12 home runs are 2nd in the league and lead the Dodgers. Ohtani is also batting an impressive .364 this season and has gone 9/27 in his last seven games. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as his 11 homers is 3rd in the league, and he leads the team with 36 RBIs. However, he is batting just .243 for the season and has gone 5/30 in his last eight games.
As a team, the Dodgers are the league’s top hitting team, with a batting average of .262. They also lead the league in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. Overall, the Dodgers are 2nd in the league in runs scored, averaging 5.3 runs per game.
With the Dodgers being such heavy favorites today, we recommend taking the over on the predicted run line. Our projections have the Dodgers coming out on top 5-4, giving us plenty of room to take the over at 8 runs.
Looking at some potential player props, Tyler Glasnow is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is the third-best among today’s starters. As for the Reds, they are projected to finish with nine K’s, which is the eighth most in the league today.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Reds (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Kelly | Out | Shoulder |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Jason Heyward | Out | Back |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Evan Phillips | Out | Hamstring |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Bobby Miller | Out | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Forearm |
Cincinnati Reds Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Young | Out | Back |
| Nick Lodolo | Out | Groin |
| TJ Friedl | Out | Thumb |
| Ian Gibaut | Out | Forearm |
| Jonathan India | Questionable | Migraine |
| Matt McLain | Out | Shoulder |
| Noelvi Marte | Out | Suspension |
| Brandon Williamson | Out | Shoulder |
| Tejay Antone | Out | Elbow |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | Out | Wrist |
