The Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2) are set to take on the Cincinnati Reds (2-4) Thursday at 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are listed as -250 favorites by oddsmakers, while the underdog Reds have +205 odds for the contest. Los Angeles’ Walker Buehler and Cincinnati’s Luis Cessa have been named the starters for this contest.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds: Predictions, Betting Odds, Spread, Line
Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds |
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Dodgers | -250 | +205 | 8.5 | -117 | -103 | -1.5 | -120 | +100 |
Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. Reds
Our computer pick: Cincinnati Reds (+205) and Over (8.5)
Dodgers vs. Reds Game Info
- Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Walker Buehler
- Cincinnati Reds probable starting pitcher: Luis Cessa
- Game Day: Thursday, April 14, 2022
- Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Pitching Matchup
Buehler | Cessa | |
---|---|---|
1 | GS | 0 |
1-0 | W-L | 0-0 |
3.60 | ERA | 0.00 |
5.0 | IP | 2.2 |
2 | BB | 2 |
5 | SO | 1 |
Dodgers Starter Walker Buehler
- The Dodgers are sending Buehler (1-0) to the mound to make his second start of the season.
- In his most recent appearance on Friday, the righty threw 5 2/3 innings against the Colorado Rockies, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- In one games this season, he has a 3.60 ERA and 9 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are hitting .200 against him.
- He will face off against a Reds offense that is hitting .198 as a unit (28th in MLB). It is also slugging a collective .318 (27th in MLB) with five total home runs (12th in MLB).
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 27-year-old ranks 40th in ERA (3.60), 37th in WHIP (1.200), and 25th in K/9 (9).
Reds Starter Luis Cessa
- Cessa has been named the starter for the Reds and will make his first start this season.
- The 29-year-old righty will start for the first time this year after pitching in relief twice.
- He has an ERA of .00, a batting average against of .111 and 3.4 strikeouts per nine innings in two games this season.
Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights
- The Dodgers were favorites in 167 games last season and won 108 (64.7%) of those contests.
- Los Angeles entered 36 games last season favored by -250 or more and was 28-8 in those contests.
- The Dodgers have a 71.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- Games involving Los Angeles went over the total set by bookmakers in 73 of 171 chances last season.
- The Dodgers had an ATS record of 61-66-0 in 127 games with a spread last season.
Reds Betting Picks & Insights
- The Reds were underdogs in 60 games last season and came away with the win 25 times (41.7%) in those contests.
- Cincinnati did not lose in one game last year when given odds of +205 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Reds have an implied victory probability of 32.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Cincinnati and its opponents went over in 81 of their 160 games with a total set by sportsbooks last season.
- In 117 games with a line last season, the Reds had a mark of 54-63-0 against the spread.
Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats
- Freddie Freeman hit .300 a season ago with 25 doubles, two triples, 31 home runs and 85 walks.
- Trea Turner hit .328 a season ago with 195 hits.
- Max Muncy had 36 home runs and 94 runs batted in last season.
- Justin Turner had 22 doubles, 27 home runs and 61 walks while batting .278.
Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
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Freddie Freeman | 159 | .300 | .393 | .503 | 31 | 83 | 180 |
Trea Turner | 148 | .328 | .375 | .536 | 28 | 77 | 195 |
Max Muncy | 144 | .249 | .368 | .527 | 36 | 94 | 124 |
Justin Turner | 151 | .278 | .361 | .471 | 27 | 87 | 148 |
Mookie Betts | 122 | .264 | .367 | .487 | 23 | 58 | 123 |
Reds Leaders & Batting Stats
- Joey Votto had 36 home runs and 99 runs batted in last season.
- Jonathan India hit .269 a season ago with 143 hits.
- Tommy Pham hit .229 a season ago with 24 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 78 walks.
- Tyler Naquin had 24 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 35 walks while hitting .270.
Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
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Tyler Naquin | 5 | .389 | .450 | .722 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Tyler Stephenson | 6 | .294 | .381 | .647 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Kyle Farmer | 6 | .316 | .409 | .368 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
Jake Fraley | 5 | .200 | .250 | .467 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Brandon Drury | 4 | .333 | .333 | .778 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Betting Tips for Dodgers vs. Reds
After analyzing all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup, our best bet is the Reds on the moneyline at +205. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.
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