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2024 MLB Handicapping – Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers
(19-25) Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (29-17)
Date: Friday, May 17th
Time: 10:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Frankie Montas vs. James Paxton
MLB Moneyline Odds: Reds +178 | Dodgers -210 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Reds +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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At 10:10 PM ET, the Cincinnati Reds will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The weather forecast for the game is 72 degrees with a few clouds. The game will be televised on MLBN.
On the mound for the Reds is Frankie Montas, while the Dodgers will counter with James Paxton. The Dodgers are currently favored to win this one, with a money line payout of -210 compared to +178 for the Reds. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over paying out at -106 compared to -115 for the under.
Cincinnati cruised to a 7-2 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Reds had a huge 3rd inning, scoring five of their seven runs. As for the Dodgers, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Reds were the heavy underdogs at +254.
Brent Suter only went two-thirds of an inning for the Reds but didn’t give up a run or a hit. Nick Martinez got the win out of the bullpen. Tyler Glasnow had a rough outing for the Dodgers, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work.
Will Benson and Elly De La Cruz each homered for the Reds, while Tyler Stephenson went 2/4 with two RBIs. Benson, De La Cruz, and Stephenson each scored three times for Cincinnati’s offense.
Reds Stats
The Cincinnati Reds have struggled at the plate this season, ranking below average in several key offensive categories. Their batting average of .220 is 23rd in the league, and their OPS of .663 is 20th. However, shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been a bright spot for the Reds, hitting .277 on the season with a .378 OBP. Outfielder Spencer Steer leads the team with 29 RBIs, and Will Benson has hit 6 home runs. De La Cruz has been hot at the plate recently, hitting .346 over his last 7 games. The Reds will need their offense to step up if they want to improve their run production.
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Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been an offensive powerhouse this season, ranking 2nd in runs per game at 5.2. Their home offense has been particularly impressive, leading the league with 5.6 runs per game at home. They have a potent lineup, ranking 2nd in batting average (.260), 1st in walks, OBP, and OPS. Their top hitters this season have been Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández, with Ohtani hitting .360 and Hernández leading the team with 36 RBI. In terms of recent performances, Mookie Betts has been hot, hitting .400 over his last 5 games. Will Smith is currently on a 3-game hitting streak.
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Cincinnati is sending Frankie Montas to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 4.20. Montas has made seven starts this year and has a WHIP of 1.37. Looking back at his last outing, Montas finished with a no-decision against the Giants, going 4 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Montas’ ERA on the road is 10.6 compared to 1.72 at home.
James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers today and comes in with a record of 5-0 and an ERA of 2.58. So far, he has made three home starts and is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA at home. Paxton has made four starts on the road and is 3-0 with a 3.03 ERA. In his last outing, he didn’t give up a run, getting the win in 6 innings of work vs. the Padres. Paxton has won each of his last two starts. Opposing batters are hitting .217 this season vs. Paxton. Per nine innings, he has 5.17 strikeouts and 5.63 walks.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Reds head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Reds they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Reds are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 3-0 in their last three games.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for this Reds vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the over, as we see the Dodgers coming out on top by a score of 6-4. However, with the Dodgers being -210 on the money line, we see much more value in taking the over at 9 runs, as the payout is -106.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have James Paxton finishing with six strikeouts, which is good for seventh among all starters today. As for Frankie Montas, we have him finishing with five K’s, which is 13th.
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