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2022 MLB Handicapping
(2-4) Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2)
Date: Thursday, April 14th, 2022
Time: 10:10 PM ET
Venue: Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Projected Pitchers: Vladimir Gutierrez (CIN) vs. Tony Gonsolin (LAD)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Reds +220 | Dodgers -260
MLB run line Betting Reds +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: 9.5
It’s a battle between a pair of National League foes on the diamond out in the City of Angels. The Cincinnati Reds are on the road as they kick off a four-game weekend series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.
Cincinnati was swept in a two-game interleague series at home as they were beaten 7-3 by the Guardians Wednesday afternoon in their previous contest. Los Angeles swept a two-game interleague series on the road as they dropped the Twins 7-0 Wednesday afternoon.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are entering 2022 with low expectations after the team’s front office shredded big contracts to get down the payroll. Players dealt in the offseason include Sonny Gray, Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, while Nick Castellanos was lost in free agency.
Cincinnati was swept in their first two games at home this season after opening the year with a four-game road split with the Braves as they were lit up by the Cleveland Guardians. 2019 first round pick Nick Lodolo made his major league debut on Wednesday in an unsuccessful manner, allowing five runs on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts over four innings of work.
Tyler Stephenson has begun first season as the primary catcher and he has been hitting well early in the season. Stephenson has had a big bat and leads the team with 2 HR’s and 6 RBI’S. Outfielder Tyler Naquin has had the most consistent bat and carries a team high .389 average with a .450 OBP.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles won their second straight game after starting the year 1-2 as they rolled past the Twins in interleague action Wednesday night. The Dodgers improved to 3-2 on the season and entered Wednesday night tied for third in the NL West, one game behind the Rockies for the top spot.
Clayton Kershaw (1-0) was dominant as he threw seven perfect innings, allowing no runs on no hits with no walks and thirteen strikeouts to earn the win. Manager Dave Roberts received some criticism for pulling Kerhsaw six out from a perfect game but Kershaw didn’t have a problem with the move. “It’d be special. But at the end of the day, those are individual things. Those are selfish goals, and we’re trying to win.” said Kershaw.
Second baseman Gavin Lux has been the most consistent hitter in the Dodger’s lineup thus far. Lux has a team high .353 average, .400 OBP, and 5 RBI’s.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS this season
- Cincinnati O/U are 4-1-1 this season
- Dodgers are 3-2 ATS this season
- Dodgers O/U are 1-3-1 this season
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Prediction:
The Reds looked decent against the Braves on the road but they were humbled at home by the Guardians as they were outscored 17-8 in the two games.
The pitching matchup isn’t star-studded as Gutierrez will face off with Gonsolin. Both pitchers will be looking to pickup their first respective win of the 2022 season.
Los Angeles gets their home opener here and you know there will be a packed house in attendance. Give the upper hand to the Dodgers as they make it three straight wins by prevailing in this contest with ease.
Take the Dodgers runline on Friday.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Dodgers -1.5
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