Despite being on a bit of a slump the last couple weeks, the Dodgers have held on to first place in the NL West in part, due to the Giants' 11-23 record since the all-star break. LA will send Scott Kazmir (10-6, 4.41 ERA) out tonight in hopes of extending their division lead as they face Homer Bailey (2-1, 3.66 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds.
- The Dodgers are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games against the Reds.
- The Reds are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games after a loss.
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the Reds' last 10 games with Bailey as the starting pitcher.
Since being lifted from the DL, Homer Bailey has had a tough time posting quality starts as he has not gone deep in games. He only has one start at home so far since being taken off the shelf but limited the Marlins to just one earned run in five innings in that game. In Bailey’s last three starts against the Dodgers, he has posted a 2.57 ERA with a 1-1 record.
Kazmir earned a win his last time out after posting three consecutive losses. He has pitched well against the Reds this year, earning a 1.50 ERA over his two starts against Cincinnati. That being said, Kazmir has been awful in games played during the day. Through his five games in the sun, the Dodgers lefty has a 6.48 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Cincinnati Reds as 127 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.5-3.1 victory for the Reds. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Reds bring a 53-70 record to the battle against the 68-55 Dodgers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Los Angeles injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 5-ranked Cincinnati Reds and the No. 19-rated Los Angeles Dodgers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers rank No. 20 at 8.53 hits per game. That compares with the Cincinnati Reds No. 24 ranking in that category.
Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 15-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.52 runs per game. Cincinnati, meanwhile, comes in at No. 12 at home, scoring 4.58 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Julio Urias chucked 6 shutout innings at the Reds in their last game, striking out 6 in a 4-0 win against Cincinnati in baseball action at Great American Ball Park.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 15 of LA Dodgers's last 23 games on the road
- LA Dodgers is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
- LA Dodgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
- Cincinnati is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games
- Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games
- Cincinnati is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles home to San Francisco, Tuesday, August 23rd
Cincinnati home to Texas, Tuesday, August 23rd
