Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Reds (68-64) will be facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (75-57) at Dodger Stadium in the final game of their three-game series. Both teams will be looking to secure a win to avoid a series loss. Shohei Ohtani will be starting for the Dodgers, while the Reds have not announced their starter yet. Los Angeles has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Cincinnati. Stay tuned to find out which team comes out on top in this matchup. **Please note that this preview was written prior to Tuesday's game being played.**

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Reds +155 | Dodgers -175

Spread: Reds +1.5 (-135) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 64%.

Cincinnati Reds

Currently, the Cincinnati Reds are struggling, having lost four out of their last five games. They are currently ranked fourth in the NL wildcard standings, trailing the Mets by 2.5 games. In an effort to improve their standing, the Reds will aim to secure a win on Wednesday. Offensively, Cincinnati averages 4.49 runs per game, ranking 14th in the league. Their batting average of .246 is 17th in the league, with an on-base percentage of .317 (17th) and a slugging percentage of .389 (22nd). Gavin Lux leads the team with a .279 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 .234 batting average against the Reds, placing them fifth in the league. Their ERA of 3.81 and WHIP of 1.23 both rank ninth in the league. The team will need to improve their performance on both offense and defense in order to secure victories and close the gap in the wildcard standings.