Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Preview (05/25/2024)

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Preview (05-25-2024)

Last year the Cincinnati Reds were a near miss for the playoffs and one of the biggest baseball betting odds surprises in 2023. This year, the Reds are giving it all back and more. Cincinnati has been one of the worst teams in baseball both on the diamond and at the betting window. As a result, gamblers are fleeing the Reds or seeking to oppose them. By contrast, the Los Angeles Dodgers are again dominating the National League West. Cause by their popularity, the Dodgers have a small profit because their defeats are quite costly on the board.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, May 25, 2024, 7:15 p.m. ET
Location:Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
TV Coverage:FOX
Betting Online Odds at SBG:Click Here

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Dodgers at Reds SBG Betting Odds Analysis

So far this season, Los Angeles is +188 against the moneyline and +147 against the runline. Los Angeles is trending slightly over the online wagering total this season. By contrast, this season, Cincinnati is against the -873 moneyline and +80 against the runline. Cincinnati is trending just under the total this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Overview

Overall, the Dodgers are +188 straight up and X over/under the total. Los Angeles is 1st in the National League West Division standings. Los Angeles is seven games ahead of the San Diego Padres in the National League West Division race. Late on, the Dodgers have covered five out of their last seven games. The Dodgers have gone under the total in three of their previous five matchups.

To summarize, Los Angeles has MLB metrics of 2nd for runs production, 1st for OPS, and 3rd for home runs. Additionally, Los Angeles ranks 3rd for earned run average, 2nd for WHIP, 3rd for quality starts, and 5th for fewest errors committed. Also, Los Angeles ranks 3rd for bullpen ERA.

Accordingly, Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 36 runs, 16 doubles, 13 home runs, 33 RBI, and 1.080 OPS.

Cincinnati Reds Overview

In sum, the Cincinnati Reds are 19-28 straight up and 22-23-2 over/under the total. Cincinnati is 5th in the National League Central Division standings. Cincinnati is eight games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central Division race. Late on, the Reds have covered two out of their last nine games. The Reds have gone under the total in four of their previous six matchups.

To summarize, Cincinnati has MLB metrics of 19th for runs production, 28th for OPS, and 20th for home runs. Additionally, Cincinnati ranks 15th for earned run average, 14th for WHIP, 23rd for quality starts, and 12th for fewest errors committed. Also, Cincinnati ranks 19th for bullpen ERA.

Overall, Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with 35 runs, eight doubles, nine home runs, 22 RBI, and a .829 OPS.

Dodgers at Reds SBG Free Pick

Overall, the Dodgers have beaten the MLB odds in 14 of their last 19 games against the Reds. Cincinnati and Los Angeles went over the total in nine of their last 14 games. Specifically at Cincinnati, Los Angeles got the cash in six of their last eight games against the Reds. Also, seven of the last eight games between the Dodgers at Reds at Cincinnati went over the total. Los Angeles offers its best value on the road with the discount that comes in that role.

Dodgers at Reds SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Dodgers.