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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (19-27) and Los Angeles Dodgers (31-17) wrap up a 4-game series Sunday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-1

The Reds lost 4-0 Saturday and Cincinnati has now dropped 2 straight games after opening the series with a 7-2 win on Thursday as big +260 underdogs. The Under (8) also snapped a 2-game run to the Over in the series.

Cincinnati has dropped 14 of the past 17 games, and it is 3-11 in the previous 14 contests against NL West opponents.

The Dodgers now have 2 shutout victories in the past 8 games since May 11, and Los Angeles has 4 wins via shutout since April 21. The Under has a slight 6-4 edge across the past 10 games for L.A.

Los Angeles has picked up 9 wins in the past 10 contests at Dodger Stadium. The offense is averaging 5.0 runs per game (RPG) in the past 6 outings, cashing the Over at a 4-2 clip during the span.

Reds at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Hunter Greene vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Greene (2-2, 3.27 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 52 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-2 road win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 2-0, 1.50 ERA (18 IP, 3 ER), 0.83 WHIP, .161 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 5 BB, 19 K in 3 starts

Yamamoto (4-1, 3.21 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 47 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 6 K in 6-4 road win in 10 innings vs. San Francisco Giants Monday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-1, 4.68 ERA (25 IP, 13 ER), 1.00 WHIP, .232 OBA, 3 BB, 27 K in 5 starts

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Reds at Dodgers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:29 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +142 (bet $100 to win $142) | Dodgers -168 (bet $168 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-160) | Dodgers -1.5 (+132)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Reds at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Reds 2

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-168) are a little on the pricey side. While Los Angeles has won 2 in a row, the Reds (+142) have been a thorn in the side of Dodger Blue for the past couple of seasons.

Thursday’s series opener should serve as a cautionary tale on why you should never back a heavy favorite.

PASS, and look to the run line instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -1.5 (+132) are a much better value on the run line.

In the past 2 wins, both as moderate favorites, Los Angeles has won by 4 runs apiece. In fact, in each of the team’s 10 wins since May 4, the Dodgers have won each of those games by at least 2 runs. So, if you like Los Angeles to win, you should also like it to cover the run line.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is worth a look in Sunday’s series finale.

The Under cashed in Saturday’s 4-0 win by the Dodgers, putting an end to a 2-game Over run to start the series.

The Reds have cashed the Under in 3 of the past 5 outings, while going 7-4-1 in the past 12 contests.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (19-26) and Los Angeles Dodgers (30-17) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game series Saturday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

After a surprising 7-2 win as heavy +260 underdogs in the series opener, the Reds were on the short end of a 7-3 score Saturday night as the Dodgers got to the bullpen for 2 runs to break a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the 7th inning, tacking on 2 more runs to please Over (8.5) bettors in the 8th.

Despite the good feelings after Friday’s game, Cincinnati is now just 3-13 in the past 16 games while going 3-10 in the previous 13 tries against NL West clubs.

After seeing a 7-game home win streak snapped, Dodger Blue got back on track and is now 8-1 in the past 9 outings at Chavez Ravine. The offense got back on track, too, as L.A. had plated just 3 runs in the previous 2 games before the 7-run explosion. As such, the Dodgers avoided tying a season-high 3-game losing skid.

Reds at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. RHP Walker Buehler

Ashcraft (3-2, 4.12 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 43 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 6-5 road loss vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Monday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-1, 2.25 ERA (28 IP, 7 ER), 1.29 WHIP, .255 opponents’ batting average, 8 BB, 23 K in 5 starts

Buehler (1-1, 7.36 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.77 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 7 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 HR, 2 BB, 2 K in 4-0 defeat at San Diego Padres Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 0-0, 6.75 ERA (4 IP, 3 ER), 6 H, 1 HR, 0 BB, 4 K (77 pitches) in 1 start, a 6-3 win vs. Miami Marlins May 6

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Reds at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Dodgers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-115) | Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Dodgers 4

Moneyline

The REDS (+170) are a solid play behind Ashcraft, especially for the chance to nearly double up.

Cincinnati has been a thorn in the side of Los Angeles in the past year or so, and Ashcraft has performed markedly better on the road than he has at Great American Ball Park.

For the Dodgers (-210), Buehler is making just his 3rd start since returning from a lengthy rehab process following Tommy John surgery, and he just isn’t going very deep into games yet. That’s OK, and he likely will get back to decent form eventually, but risking more than 2 times your potential return on his current form is not recommended. Take a chance on Cincinnati.

Run line/Against the spread

The REDS +1.5 (-115) are still a decent value if you’re a conservative bettor who just can’t roll the dice on the heavy underdog straight up.

Cincinnati has struggled to get wins consistently, but it has been pesky to Los Angeles. The pitching matchup is in favor of the visitors, so take advantage.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-115) is the lean, but go lightly with a half-unit play at most.

The Over is 4-2 in the past 6 games for the Reds, with the offense going for 5 or more runs in 4 of those outings. Cincinnati should be able to get to Buehler for a few runs in the early going.

We’ve had 9.5 combined runs per game in the first 2 games of this series, including 10 runs scored Friday night.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (19-25) and Los Angeles Dodgers (29-17) play the 2nd contest of a 4-game series Friday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 1-0

The Reds picked up a 7-2 victory as heavy +260 underdogs in the series opener Thursday behind opener RHP Brent Suter and a solid effort from 6 relievers, while star SS Elly De La Cruz had a 4-hit game with 3 runs, a walk, an RBI and a career-high 4 stolen bases.

The Dodgers saw their 7-game win streak snapped with the loss, while the Reds picked up just their 3rd win in the past 12 games against National League West foes.

Los Angeles has scuffled at the plate in the past 2 games, plating just 3 runs, which is the team’s worst back-to-back total of the season. The Dodgers are looking to avoid tying a season-high 3-game losing skid, which they set back from April 17-20.

Reds at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Frankie Montas vs. LHP James Paxton

Montas (2-3, 4.20 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 30 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 7 H, 1 HR, 1 BB, 3 K in 6-5 loss in 10 innings at San Francisco Giants Sunday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-1, 7.30 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.95 WHIP, .300 opponents’ batting average, 9 BB, 9 K across in 3 starts

Paxton (5-0, 2.58 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 in 38 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 5-0 road win at San Diego Padres Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-0, 2.16 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 1.62 WHIP, .214 opponents’ batting average, 15 BB, 9 K in 3 starts

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Reds at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:29 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-120) | Dodgers -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Reds at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Reds 2

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-190) are just a little too expensive, costing nearly 2 times your potential return. While Paxton is 5-0 on the season, he has been doing it with mirrors, and he just doesn’t have overpowering stuff.

The Reds (+155) have given the Dodgers problems in recent seasons, and they’re flying high after Thursday’s series-opening win. Cincinnati’s victory as a heavy +262 underdog should serve as a cautionary tale why one should never back a heavy favorite — the Dodgers were -292 faves Thursday. Over the long term it’s a losing betting strategy.

AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -1.5 (+100) are a better play at even-money on the run line.

While Los Angeles has had some issues plating runs lately, it could have a watershed moment against Montas, who has been very giving on the road in particular. The Dodgers offense is too powerful to struggle for much longer.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is a solid play in Game 2 of this series.

The Dodgers have totaled just 3 runs in the past 2 games, and the Under has cashed at a 5-3 clip in the past 8 games for Los Angeles.

For the Reds, the Under is 8-4-1 in the past 13 games, including 6-3-1 in the past 10 against NL West opponents.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (18-25) and Los Angeles Dodgers (29-16) open a 4-game series Thursday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Reds won 4-2 last season

The Reds have dropped 4 of 6 games to begin their current 10-game road trip which wraps up in Los Angeles. Cincinnati lost 2 of 3 games in both San Francisco and Arizona to start the journey.

Cincinnati is just 2-9 in the past 11 games against NL West opponents.

The Dodgers picked up 2 wins in 3 games against the rival Giants on the road to start the week, cashing the Over in 2 of those outings. Los Angeles went 3-3 in a quick 6-game road trip in San Diego and San Francisco prior to this series.

At home, L.A. has won 7 in a row, including a 3-game sweep in a marquee matchup with the Atlanta Braves May 3-5.

Reds at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Brent Suter vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Suter (0-0, 3.86 ERA) makes his 1st start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 25 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 3-2 home win in 11 innings vs. Minnesota Twins Oct. 1, 2023, with Colorado Rockies
  • Last road start: Loss, 2 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 6-1 road defeat vs. Miami Marlins May 7, 2021, with Milwaukee Brewers

Glasnow (6-1, 2.53 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 0.86 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 57 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 1 ER, 1 H (solo HR), 2 BB, 10 K in 2-1 road loss vs. Padres Friday
  • Last home start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 10 K in 11-2 victory vs. Braves May 4

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Reds at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:57 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Dodgers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +2.5 (-130) | Dodgers -2.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Reds 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-300) will set you back 3 times your potential return, and that’s risky business.

Yes, Los Angeles is a much better team in the standings, and it comes in with 7 consecutive home victories. But the Reds (+240) dominated this series in 2023, winning 2 of 3 in each team’s ballpark, so there is risk involved on both sides.

AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -2.5 (+110) are a much better play laying the runs instead of playing them straight up.

The Reds +2.5 (-130) have dropped 4 of 6 games on the current road trip. While each of the past 3 losses have been only by a single run, Cincinnati is using an opener, before handing the keys to the bullpen.

The Reds have a 4.25 ERA, which ranks 8th in MLB, or middle of the pack. It has served up 19 HR, though, and the high-octane offense of the Dodgers could take advantage of that.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-105) is a worth a look in this series opener.

The Over has cashed in 6 of the past 9 home games for the Dodgers, while the Over/Under has split in the past 4 outings for the Reds.

With an opener going for Cincinnati, the lean is to the Over, as the Los Angeles offense shoud come alive, especially in the middle innings.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Reds (56-48) begin a 3-game series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers (58-43) at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 2-1

The Reds were blanked by the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Wednesday. Cincinnati has won 6 of its last 8 contests and is only 1 1/2 games behind Milwaukee for 1st place in the NL Central.

The Dodgers lost 8-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Los Angeles has gone 1-3 in its last 4 games, but remains 3 games ahead of the San Francisco Giants atop the NL West.

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Reds at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Brandon Williamson vs. RHP Bobby Miller

Williamson (2-2, 4.60 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 58 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K in a 4-2 home win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday
  • 2023 road stats: 1-1 in 5 starrts with a 4.95 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 7.2 K/9 in 20 IP
  • 2023 vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 9.53 ERA (5 2/3 IP, 6 ER) in 1 start.

Miller (6-1, 4.28 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 54 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 6 K in a 16-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
  • 2023 home stats: 2-1 in 5 starts with a 5.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 8.6 K/9 in 27 1/3 IP
  • Has never faced Reds before

Reds at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (+100) | Dodgers -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Reds 4

Moneyline

While the Dodgers should come away with the win on Friday, I’ll AVOID their moneyline at the current odds (-225).

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (-120) is how I’d wager on the spread with Los Angeles having plenty of success against Williamson earlier this season. Miller has been solid as a starter and the Reds have somewhat cooled off in recent games.

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Over/Under

OVER 9.5 (-105) has decent value with Williamson getting the nod for the Reds. Williamson is surrendering a 10.3% barrel rate and the Dodgers have 5 players in their projected lineup that possess a barrel rate of 12.4% or better.

The Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall, and the Dodgers are 7-2-1 to the Over in their last 10 contests.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (2-5) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2) Friday for the second game of a four-game series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Reds come into this game on a three-game losing skid after being swept in a two-game interleague series with the Cleveland Guardians midweek and losing the opener to the Dodgers Thursday. Cincinnati won two of its four games against the Atlanta Braves to kick the season off but has lost its last three games by a combined score of 26-11.

The Dodgers have won three straight contests and are looking dominant, having won all three games by 5 or more runs. They’ve outscored their opponent 23-5 over that span.

Reds at Dodgers: Projected starters

RHP Vladimir Gutierrez vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin

Gutierrez (0-1, 4.15 ERA) makes his second start of the season. He allowed 2 ER on 6 H and 2 BB with 4 K across 4 1/3 IP in his debut against the Atlanta Braves Saturday.

  • Was 9-6 with a 4.74 ERA last season with a 6.9 K/9.
  • Was 1-1 in spring training with 9 earned runs across 9 1/3 innings pitched.

Gonsolin (0-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his second start. He held the Colorado Rockies to 1 ER on 5 H and 1 BB with 3 K through 3 IP in his debut on the road Saturday.

  • Went 0-0 in spring training with a 6.75 ERA across two starts and one relief appearance.
  • Was 4-1 with a 3.23 ERA through 55 2/3 innings in 13 starts and two relief appearances in 2021.

Reds at Dodgers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:27 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Reds +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Dddgers -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (+102) | Dodgers -1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Reds at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Reds 4

Money line

PASS.

The Dodgers (-260) will cost you more than two and a half times your potential return, and that’s just not worth it. Even the run line poses an interesting value for arguably the league’s best team.

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Run line/Against the spread

LEAN to the DODGERS -1.5 (-125).

The score was knotted at 3 prior to the Dodgers’ 8th-inning explosion in Thursday’s series opener.

Cincinnati may not have the same fortune with Gutierrez on the mound. He allowed 4.82 runs per 9 innings last season when factoring in unearned runs, and had a 1.9 WAR. Gutierrez also had an 8.68 ERA in spring training.

The Dodgers have scored 7 or more runs in three straight games and are heating up. Los Angeles is 1-0 at home and has covered a 1.5-run spread in four of its six games. The Reds are 3-4 on the run line and have lost their last three outings by a combined 15 runs.

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 9.5 (+105).

The Dodgers have been red hot lately with 23 runs scored in their last three games. Both starting pitchers had over a 6 ERA in spring training, so they may not be coming in with much confidence.

These teams also rank sixth (Dodgers) and ninth (Reds) in runs this season. Considering the pitchers taking the mound and how solid both teams have been at crossing the plate this season, the OVER 9.5 (+105) is the better play.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (2-4) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2) Thursday in the opener of a four-game set at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Reds come in after being swept in a two-game interleague series with the Cleveland Indians, falling by a combined 17-8 score. Cincinnati has dropped four of the past five games overall since winning its opener.

The Dodgers enter off an interleague series sweep at the Minnesota Twins, including a 7-0 win in the finale Wednesday. Clayton Kershaw had an 80-pitch, 7-inning perfect game before exiting. The Dodgers bullpen allowed a hit in the final 2 innings to spoil the combined no-hitter.

Reds at Dodgers: Projected starters

Reds RHP Luis Cessa vs. Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler

Cessa (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will make his first start of the season after appearing in relief twice to start the year.

  • Allowed 1 hit and 2 walks with 1 strikeout in 2 2/3 IP in two relief appearances against the Braves April 7-10.
  • Will be making his first start since the 2018 season when he was a member of the New York Yankees.

Buehler (1-0, 3.60 ERA) allowed 2 runs and 4 hits with 2 walks across 5 innings at Colorado last Friday in his season debut.

  • Went 11-2 with a 2.05 ERA across 123 IP with 130 strikeouts over 19 starts at Dodger Stadium in 2021.
  • Posted an 0-1 record with a 5.84 ERA and .277 opponent batting average with 15 strikeouts across 12 1/3 IP in two starts versus Cincinnati last year.

Reds at Dodgers odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Reds +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Dodgers -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (+102) | Dodgers -1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Reds at Dodgers prediction and picks

Prediction

Dodgers 8, Reds 3

Money line

The Dodgers (-270) will cost you more than two and a half times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward.

PASS, and look to the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -1.5 (-125) are a much better play at home with their Opening Day starter on the hump against Cessa, who will presumably be an opener since he is making his first start since 2018.

The Reds were clubbed by the Indians at Great American Ball Park in a two-game interleague set, getting outscored 17-8. If Cleveland’s bats can pile up that kind of offense, imagine what Los Angeles will do at Dodger Stadium.

Over/Under

The OVER 8.5 (-115) is the play, and the Dodgers have the potential of taking care of it all on their own.

The Over is 4-1 in the past five series openers for Cincinnati dating back to last season while going 5-2 in its last seven meetings with L.A.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (11-12) go for the three-game road sweep of the vaunted Los Angeles Dodgers (15-9) Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch will be thrown at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Reds won the first two games of this series by scores of 5-3 and 6-5.

Reds RHP Sonny Gray (0-1, 7.88 ERA) is scheduled for his third start of the season. He has thrown a total of just 8 innings with 12 hits and 5 walks allowed but with 12 strikeouts.

  • Has allowed 2 home runs on a 37.5% fly-ball rate but quality 33.3% hard-hit rate.
  • Needed 86 pitches to pitch just 3 2/3 innings in a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Friday with 5 earned runs allowed on 6 hits and 3 walks.

Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw (3-2, 2.56 ERA) has a 0.95 WHIP and 1.1 BB/9 with 8.8 K/9 through 31 2/3 innings spanning 5 starts.

  • Has gone at least 6 full innings in each of his last four starts after a rough season debut at the Colorado Rockies on Opening Day.
  • Gave up 3 runs over 7 innings in a 6-1 Dodgers loss to the San Diego Padres Friday but struck out 7 with a lone walk and needed just 91 pitches.

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Reds at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Reds +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Reds +1.5 (-115) | Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Reds 1

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers (-200) should get on the board in the finale of this three-game set after blowing a 5-3 lead in the top half of the 7th inning Tuesday.

Kershaw has a major edge over the struggling Gray in the starting pitching matchup, and L.A., used just three relievers Tuesday with the Reds using five.

DODGERS (-190) on the 1st 5 innings line is playable, but the better value lies on the spread.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Cincinnati has a team OPS of just .702 against left-handed pitchers while Los Angeles is second (to the Reds) with a .787 rate against righties.

The Dodgers also have a second-ranked 12.1% walk rate in the righty split and will be able to take advantage of Gray’s early-season control issues.

DODGERS -1.5 (-105) is the easy play as the champs end a three-game slide with a win by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under (O/U)

The first two games of this series played to the Over but pivot to the UNDER 7.5 (-105) for the finale.

Each of Kershaw’s last four starts finished with 7 or fewer runs scored by the two teams. He tossed 6 scoreless frames in two of those outings and the bullpen completed the shutout both times.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (10-12) and Los Angeles Dodgers (15-8) play Game 2 of their three-game set Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Reds upset the Dodgers in Monday’s opener behind a 5-3 win in 10 innings. Cincinnati, which was a +164 underdog, snapped a 7-game losing streak with the victory, while Los Angeles suffered a second consecutive loss.

Season series: Reds 1-0

Cincinnati RHP Jeff Hoffman is Tuesday’s projected starter. He is 2-1 with a 2.66 ERA (20 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.33 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 4 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 14-11 home loss vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1-0, 6.50 ERA (18 IP, 13 ER), 1.94 WHIP, 6.0 K/9 in 2 starts and 5 relief appearances – all with the Colorado Rockies

RHP Walker Buehler is slated to start for the L.A. He is 1-0 with a 2.16 ERA (25 IP, 6 ER), 0.88 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 and 0.4 BB/9 in 4 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 3-2 home loss vs. San Diego Padres Thursday
  • Career vs. Reds: 1-2, 1.47 ERA (18 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.87 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 3 starts

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Reds at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Reds +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Dodgers -225 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Reds +1.5 (-110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Reds 2

Money line (ML)

PASS. The Dodgers’ -225 price is too expensive.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

LOS ANGELES -1.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.

Last season, the Dodgers scored against Hoffman each of the three times they faced the right-hander. Hoffman, who was with the Rockies, was pounded for 11 hits and 5 runs in a combined 4 innings in those three outings for an 11.25 ERA. He didn’t walk any Dodgers but struck out just one.

In the two outings Buehler faced the Reds in 2019 – Cincy and L.A. didn’t meet last season – he allowed just 1 run in 12 1/3 innings for a 0.73 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP.

ATS records: Reds 9-13 | Dodgers 11-12

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 8 (-105) is worth a HALF-UNIT bet. With Hoffman starting and a Reds bullpen ERA of 5.21 that ranks 14th in the NL, the Dodgers could hit the Over by themselves. Plus, the Over is 4-0 in Hoffman’s 4 starts.

Also of note, through 11 games at Dodger Stadium this season, L.A. is averaging 4.5 runs per game and allowing 3.5 runs per game.

O/U records: Reds 15-6-1 | Dodgers 10-13

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JOHNNY RECORD W-L SP ROI
2021 MLB 29-23-1 8-5-1 +7.2425
2021 (all sports) 132-108-2 57-46-1 +20.7925
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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (9-12) and Los Angeles Dodgers (15-7) open a three-game series Monday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Reds enter on a 7-game skid, recently getting swept in 3 at the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers just dropped 3 of 4 at home to the San Diego Padres, including Sunday night’s 8-7 loss in 11 innings after leading 7-1 through six innings.

This is the first Reds-Dodgers meeting since 2019 when Los Angeles took the season series 5-1.

RHP Tyler Mahle, who was Cincy’s lone winning pitcher in that 2019 head-to-head series vs. L.A., is projected to take the hill Monday. He is 1-1 with a 1.74 ERA (20 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 0.87 WHIP, 13.5 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 in 4 starts this season.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 9 K vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday – Reds lost 8-5
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 2-1, 2.12 ERA (17 IP, 4 ER), 1.41 WHIP, 5.3 K/9 in 3 starts

LHP Julio Urias is the Dodgers’ projected starter. The southpaw is 3-0 with a 2.81 ERA (25 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 0.94 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 and 1.4 BB/9 in 4 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 11 K at Seattle Mariners Tuesday – Dodgers won 1-0
  • Career vs. Reds: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (6 IP, 0 ER), 6 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 1 start during his rookie campaign in 2016

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Reds at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Reds +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Reds +1.5 (-140) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Dodgers 3, Reds 1

Money line (ML)

Back the DODGERS (-175) to WIN A HALF UNIT. I’m not a fan of betting an MLB favorite where it costs more than 1½ units. It’s too risky. I’d rather win on an underdog than a big favorite.

Baseball is the most unpredictable of our major sports. A bad team isn’t going to lose every game, and a stud pitcher isn’t going to win every game.

The Dodgers are 7-3 at home this season; the Reds are 2-7 on the road.

In Monday’s situation, the 1-unit, $100 bettor would wager $87.50 on LOS ANGELES (-175) to profit $50. A $20 player would bet $17.50 to profit $10.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Back LOS ANGELES -1.5 (+115) to WIN A QUARTER UNIT.

Eleven of the Dodgers’ 15 wins have been by at least 2 runs, while 9 of the Reds’ 12 losses have been by at least 2 runs.

Plus, the Reds are on an 0-for-8 ATS run and are 2-7 ATS on the road overall.

ATS records: Reds 8-13 | Dodgers 11-11

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 7.5 (-110) is worth a QUARTER-UNIT wager. Both teams have struggled at the plate lately. Cincinnati hit .217 across its last 6 games, and Los Angeles hit .197 across its last 6.

The quarter-unit bet is because the Reds’ 4.65 ERA ranks 13th in the NL, and their bullpen ranks 14th with a 5.31 ERA.

O/U records: Reds 14-6-1 | Dodgers 9-13

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JOHNNY RECORD W-L SP ROI
2021 MLB 29-20-1 8-5-1 +8.9175
2021 (all sports) 132-105-2 57-46-1 +22.4675
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