Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks 4/17/2022

The Los Angeles Dodgers (6-2) roll into Sunday’s matchup with the Cincinnati Reds (2-7) looking to extend a five-game winning streak. The contest starts at 4:10 PM ET with the Dodgers listed as -191 favorites on the moneyline. Los Angeles’ Andrew Heaney gets the start, and he’ll go against Cincinnati’s Tyler Mahle.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds: Predictions, Betting Odds, Spread, Line

Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. Reds

Our computer pick: Cincinnati Reds (+163) and Over (8.5)

Dodgers vs. Reds Game Info

• Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Andrew Heaney
• Cincinnati Reds probable starting pitcher: Tyler Mahle
• Game Day: Sunday, April 17, 2022
• Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Stadium: Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Pitching Matchup

Dodgers Starter Andrew Heaney

• Heaney (0-0) makes the start for the Dodgers, his second of the season.
• His most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, when the left-hander went 4 1/3 innings, surrendering no earned runs while allowing three hits.
• In one appearances this season, he has a .00 ERA and 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are hitting .176 against him.
• He will face off against a Reds team that is hitting .185 as a unit (28th in MLB). It is also slugging a collective .294 (28th in MLB) with seven total home runs (17th in MLB).

Reds Starter Tyler Mahle

• Mahle will get the start for the Reds, his third of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, throwing four innings and giving up one earned run.
• He has an ERA of 1.00, a 2.75 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.222 in two games this season.
• Mahle has one start of five or more innings this season in two chances. He averages 4.2 innings per outing.
• The Dodgers are batting .267 this season, fifth in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .407 (ninth in the league) with seven home runs.
• Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 27-year-old ranks ninth in ERA (1.00), 37th in WHIP (1.222), and 15th in K/9 (11.0).

Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Dodgers won 108, or 64.7%, of the 167 games they played as favorites last season.
• Last season, Los Angeles won 64 of its 87 games, or 73.6%, when favored by at least -191 on the moneyline.
• Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 65.6% chance to win.
• Los Angeles and its opponents went over the total last season in 73 of their 171 opportunities.
• The Dodgers were 61-66-0 against the spread last season.

Reds Betting Picks & Insights

• The Reds have been underdogs in seven games this season and have come away with the win two times (28.6%) in those contests.
• The Reds have won all of their three games in which they were named as at least a +163 moneyline underdog.
• The Reds have an implied victory probability of 38% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their nine opportunities.
• The Reds are 4-5-0 against the spread in their nine games that had a posted line this season.

Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Freddie Freeman hit .300 a season ago with 25 doubles, two triples, 31 home runs and 85 walks.
• Trea Turner had a .328 batting average with 195 hits.
• Max Muncy put up 36 home runs and had 94 runs batted in last season.
• Justin Turner hit .278 with 22 doubles, 27 home runs and 61 walks.

Reds Leaders & Batting Stats

• Joey Votto had 36 home runs and 99 runs batted in last season.
• Jonathan India had a .269 batting average 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 batting .270.

Betting Tips for Dodgers vs. Reds

We have the Reds on the moneyline at +163 on the moneyline as our best bet in this game after taking a look at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.