Reds vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 28

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  • The Dodgers are -225 favorites vs the Reds
  • Reds starting pitcher: Brandon Williamson
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Robert Miller
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA

The Cincinnati Reds (+185) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-225) on Friday, July 28, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Dodgers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).

The Reds vs Dodgers Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Reds are 56-48 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 54-47 ATS.

Reds vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 +100O 9.5 -115+185
Dodgers -1.5 -120U 9.5 -105-225

Reds vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 82.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Reds and Dodgers and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Hits Under in his last 12 games (+14.60 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Joey Votto has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.75 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Matt McLain has hit the Total Bases Over in 29 of his last 50 games (+9.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Spencer Steer has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 11 away games (+9.30 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Stolen Bases Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+9.00 Units / 37% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Freddie Freeman has hit the RBIs Over in 21 of his last 41 games (+12.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the RBIs Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+11.15 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Austin Barnes has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.05 Units / 33% ROI)
  • James Outman has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 15 games (+9.45 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Enrique Hernandez has hit the RBIs Under in 14 of his last 16 games at home (+8.65 Units / 21% ROI)

Dodgers vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +900 0.5 -10000
TJ Friedl 0.5 +775 0.5 -3000
Max Muncy 0.5 +270 0.5 -450
Will Smith 0.5 +340 0.5 -650
Jonathan India 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000

Dodgers vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 -140 0.5 +105
TJ Friedl 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Max Muncy 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Will Smith 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Jonathan India 0.5 -175 0.5 +135

Dodgers vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +310 0.5 -450
TJ Friedl 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Max Muncy 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Will Smith 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Jonathan India 0.5 +220 0.5 -300

Dodgers vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bobby Miller 6.5 +100 6.5 -130
Brandon Williamson 3.5 -165 3.5 +130
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 66 of their last 103 games (+26.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 49 of their last 82 games (+24.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 49 of their last 73 games (+22.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 31 of their last 73 games (+13.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.95 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 49 of their last 81 games (+18.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 60 of their last 97 games (+17.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 43 of their last 75 games (+13.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 22 of their last 39 games at home (+4.55 Units / 11% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 66-38 against the Run Line (+25 Units / 18.46% ROI).

  • 56-48 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.7 Units / 14.71% ROI
  • 55-49 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.4 Units / 1.22% ROI
  • 49-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.3 Units / -9.86% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 54-47 against the Run Line (+9.95 Units / 8.25% ROI).

  • 58-43 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -4.24% ROI
  • 58-38 when betting on the total runs Over for +16.35 Units / 14.7% ROI
  • 38-58 when betting on the total runs Under for -25.2 Units / -22.68% ROI

Brandon Williamson has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last six games dating back to June 19th — Freddy Peralta has the longest active streak at 9.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .117 (7 GB hits out of 60 GBs) against Brandon Williamson this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 40 total IP; League Avg: .244 — 99th Percentile.

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 20% (3/15) against Brandon Williamson — tied for 4th lowest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 41% — fifth Percentile.

Brandon Williamson has thrown inside pitches 42% of the time (412/977) this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 40 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 98th Percentile.

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Bobby Miller has allowed an OPS of 1.875 (16 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count over the last 30 days (4 games) — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 1.028 — third Percentile.

Bobby Miller has not walked any of the 25 batters that he has faced over the past seven days (1 games) — tied for best in NL over the last week; League Avg: 7% — 100th Percentile.

Bobby Miller has an average fastball velocity of 98.9 MPH this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 40 total IP; League Avg: 93.5 — 100th Percentile.

Bobby Miller has allowed an OBP of just .122 (49 PA’s) with two-strikes over the last 30 days (4 games) — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .237 — 98th Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Reds are 42-2 (.955) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .896.

The Reds are 19-32 (.373) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .218.

The Reds are 35-21 (.625) after a win this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .519.

The Reds are just 10-15 (.400) after a loss as favorites since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .585.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Dodgers are 148-26 (.851) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .714.

The Dodgers are 29-13 (.690) after a loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .481.

The Dodgers are 13-5 (.722) after a home loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .499.

The Dodgers are 169-94 (.643) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are 20-5 (.800) against the run line (42.9% ROI) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .439.

Reds hitters have chased 25% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

The Reds have scored first in just 34% of their games against division opponents this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Reds hitters have an OBP of .334 (1,969 PA’s) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .769 (3,127 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .693.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .450 against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .400.

Dodgers hitters have grounded into 15 double plays in 316 opportunities (5%) in close and late situations since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

The Dodgers have scored 431 runs in innings 7-9 since last season — most in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds pitchers have walked 391 of 4,061 batters (10%) this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Reds pitchers have won 52% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Reds pitchers have walked 1,003 of 10,281 batters (10%) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Dodgers have won 52% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The Dodgers have won 53% of home games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 714 of 9,671 batters (7%) since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Dodgers have won 47% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Dodgers vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers): Shoulder, D15
  • Gavin Lux (Dodgers): Knee, D60
  • Jonathon Feyereisen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Dustin May (Dodgers): Forearm, D60
  • Ryan Pepiot (Dodgers): Oblique, D60
  • Jacob Marisnick (Dodgers): Hamstring, D10
  • Jonathan Deluca (Dodgers): Hamstring, D10
  • Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): Knee, D60
  • Shelby Miller (Dodgers): Neck, D60
  • Alexander Reyes (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Trayce Thompson (Dodgers): Oblique, D60
  • Tyler Cyr (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Tejay Antone (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Justin Dunn (Reds): Shoulder, D60
  • Connor Overton (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Curtis Casali (Reds): Foot, D10
  • Nicholas Lodolo (Reds): Calf, D60
  • Christian Greene (Reds): Hip, D15
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Casey Legumina (Reds): Shoulder, D15

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