Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers will face off at Dodger Stadium on Monday night in the first game of a three-game series. The Reds, currently 67-63, will be
Game outlook
The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers will face off at Dodger Stadium on Monday night in the first game of a three-game series. The Reds, currently 67-63, will be looking to take the series lead against the 73-57 Dodgers. Hunter Greene, with a 5-3 record and 2.63 ERA, will start for the Reds, while Emmet Sheehan, with a 4-2 record and 4.17 ERA, will take the mound for the Dodgers. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings. Check back to see who comes out on top in this Reds vs. Dodgers matchup. **Please note that this preview was written before Sunday's games were played.**
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds +120 | Dodgers -137
Spread: Reds +1.5 (-170) | Dodgers -1.5 (+149)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 58%.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds recently experienced a setback with three consecutive losses after a three-game winning streak. They currently hold the fourth spot in the NL Wildcard standings, trailing the Mets by 2.5 games. Despite their recent struggles, the Reds are looking to bounce back from their series loss to the Diamondbacks and narrow the gap in the Wildcard race when they face off against the Mets on Monday. Offensively, Cincinnati averages 4.52 runs per game, ranking 11th in the league, with a batting average of .247 (16th) and an on-base percentage of .317 (16th). Their slugging percentage of .390 places them 22nd in the league. Gavin Lux leads the team with a .278 batting average, while Elly De La Cruz leads in home runs with 19 and RBI with 77. Defensively, the Reds are giving up an average of 4.18 runs per game, ranking 11th in the league. Opponents have a .235 batting average against Cincinnati, which is the sixth lowest in the league. Their ERA of 3.82 is 11th, and their WHIP of 1.24 is 10th. In his most recent start, Greene allowed six hits and three runs in 6.1 innings, helping the Reds secure a 6-4 win over the Angels. In four games against the Dodgers, Greene holds a record of 100-62 with a 4.37 ERA.