Matt Harvey will look to revitalize what seems to be a lost career in his new home of Cincinnati. The Reds acquired the former ace for pennies from the New York Mets after Harvey refused to report for a minor-league assignment. Injuries have completely ruined Harvey’s career, as “The Dark Knight” posted a 2.53 ERA from 2012 to 2015 compared to a lousy 5.93 from 2016 to 2018. Harvey will look to start his new life on the right foot when he takes the bump to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
- The Reds are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games on the West Coast.
- Kenta Maeda has surrendered just 3 earned runs in 13.2 innings at Dodger Stadium this season.
- The Dodgers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against right-handed starting pitchers.
Starting opposite Harvey will be Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda. Though Maeda has had some struggles in his last two outings, a return to Dodger Stadium could help rectify those issues. Maeda has a 1.98 ERA in his three starts at home this season – allowing just three earned runs in 13.2 innings of work.
That being said, the Dodgers have not exactly been lighting the world on fire in Los Angeles this season. The Dodgers have gone just 8-10 in La La Land with just one win in their last five in front of their hometown faithful. And though it’s a modest run, the Reds enter this contest riding a three-game winning streak that has seen them hold opponents to just four runs.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Cincinnati Reds listed as underdogs of +196 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8; check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.4-2.2 win for the Reds on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Dodgers sport a record of 16-21 heading into this matchup, while the Cincinnati Reds sit at 11-27 on the season. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Cincinnati injuries news.
This game puts the Dodgers, most recently No. 12 in OddsShark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Reds, who rate No. 19 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits the Los Angeles Dodgers' No. 15-rated offense, averaging 4.41 runs per game, against a Cincinnati Reds defense that ranks No. 25 at 5.16 in runs allowed per game. The Dodgers have averaged 8.32 hits per game so far, more than Reds batters have averaged on the year (8.13 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Cincinnati owns the No. 22-rated road mark, allowing 4.94 runs per game on the highway. Los Angeles, on the other hand, rates No. 19 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Reds enjoyed a 4-1 victory at the expense of the Dodgers on Thursday, with Tyler Mahle throwing 5 innings of 3-hit ball at Dodger Stadium.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games
- Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Cincinnati is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Los Angeles is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati at Los Angeles, Saturday, May 12
