Friday night starts a three-game series between National League playoff hopefuls as the Cincinnati Reds (56-48) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (58-43).
Before you make your MLB picks, take a look at the following Reds vs Dodgers betting analysis and predictions.
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Information
Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Location of the game: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.
Date & Time: Friday, July 28. 10:10 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV | Dodgers – SportsNet LA | Reds – Bally Sports Ohio
Recent Scores
Looking at the recent MLB schedule, the Cincinnati Reds come into this one having gone 6-4 in their last 10 MLB games. They are trying to bounce back from their last series, though, as they lost two of three to the Milwaukee Brewers, including a 3-0 loss on Wednesday.
In terms of recent Los Angeles Dodgers games, they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, but they are a solid 30-18 when playing at home this year. Like the Reds, they dropped two of three in their last series to the Blue Jays. On Wednesday, they lost the finale 8-1.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Analysis
As we approach the MLB Trade Deadline, both of these teams still have something to play for. Evaluating the Cincinnati Reds standings, they sit second in the NL Central, 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
At 56-48, the Reds currently occupy the third Wild Card spot in the National League by a half-game over the Diamondbacks and Marlins.
The Dodgers currently lead the NL West by three games over the San Francisco Giants. Still, with three teams in the division already at 55 wins, Los Angeles knows that it can’t afford to go into a slump.
Reds Look To Williamson For Opening Win
It is always tough to go on the road at Dodger Stadium, but the Reds are hoping that 25-year-old lefty Brandon Williamson can get the job done on the mound Friday.
In 12 games, he is 2-2 with a 4.60 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and he has 46 strikeouts in 58.2 innings of work. In his last two games, he has allowed just three earned runs over a combined 12 innings of work.
Offensively, the Reds have done well in terms of MLB team stats. They rank 10th in scoring, averaging 4.84 runs per game.
Dodgers Statistically One Of The Best Offenses In Baseball
On offense, the Dodgers are elite when it comes to MLB team stats. They currently rank second in scoring, averaging 5.64 runs per game. On defense, though, they are just middle of the pack as they rank 19th in scoring defense, allowing opponents an average of 4.68 runs per game.
Trying to help lower those numbers will be starting pitcher Bobby Miller. Analyzing his MLB player stats, Miller is 6-1 in 10 games with a 4.28 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and he has 53 strikeouts in 54.2 innings.
Miller picked up the win in his last outing against the Rangers, allowing three earned runs over six innings of work.
Updates
When evaluating the Reds vs Dodgers betting analysis, it is important to look at the injury updates.
The Reds are without starting pitchers Hunter Greene (hip) and Tejay Antone (elbow). For the Dodgers, they are without starting pitchers Clayton Kershaw (shoulder), Dustin May (elbow), and outfielder Trayce Thompson (oblique).
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The MLB odds for this Reds vs Dodgers betting analysis show that Los Angeles is the heavy favorite.
Moneyline: They are -235 to win, while the Reds’ moneyline sits at +195.
Spread: The spread features Cincinnati +1.5, with odds of +100. The Dodgers are -1.5, with odds of -120.
Over/Under: The over/under for total runs is 9.5. The over is set at -115, while the under 9.5 runs has odds of -105.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Prediction
Our Reds vs Dodgers betting analysis is taking the Reds on the spread in this one. Both Brandon Williamson and Bobby Miller are young hurlers that could be solid on any given night.
Looking at the MLB player stats, though, Miller has been much better on the road (4-0, 2.63 ERA) than at home (2-1, 5.93 ERA). While the Dodgers still have the offensive firepower to overcome a rough start, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Reds kept it close.
- For that reason, take Cincinnati at +1.5 (+100) on the spread.
Also, both of these teams rank in the bottom half in terms of scoring defense, so without an elite arm on the hill for either team, don’t be surprised if the over 9.5 runs (-115) hits in this contest.
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