Reds vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 17

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy celebrates his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 27, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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  • The Dodgers are -225 favorites vs the Reds
  • Reds vs Dodgers Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Reds / Dodgers TV Channel: SNLA | BSOH | MLBN

The Cincinnati Reds (+155) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-190) on Friday, May 17, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA.

This season, the Reds are 19-25 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 24-22 ATS.

Reds vs Dodgers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Frankie Montas 2-3, 4.20 ERA
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: James Paxton 5-0, 2.61 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 -120O 8.5 -110+155
Dodgers -1.5 +100U 8.5 -110-190

Reds vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s MLB game with 63.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and 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 Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 34 games (+15.70 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 23 games (+12.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 19 away games (+11.20 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Spencer Steer has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 29 games (+10.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Spencer Steer has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 38 games (+9.05 Units / 19% 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:

  • Teoscar Hernandez has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 22 games at home (+18.80 Units / 85% ROI)
  • James Outman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 21 of his last 27 games (+14.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 39 games (+14.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • James Outman has hit the Singles Under in his last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Gavin Lux has hit the Runs Over in 8 of his last 12 games at home (+8.70 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 17 of their last 26 games (+8.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+7.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 22 away games (+5.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+4.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+8.70 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games (+7.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.85 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+5.05 Units / 13% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 25-19 against the Run Line (+4.85 Units / 8.18% ROI).

  • 19-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.15 Units / -13.66% ROI
  • 21-21 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.5 Units / -5.12% ROI
  • 21-21 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.15 Units / -4.47% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 24-22 against the Run Line (-0.6 Units / -1.11% ROI).

  • 29-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.8 Units / -3.18% ROI
  • 24-21 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.25 Units / 2.5% ROI
  • 21-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.55 Units / -10.81% ROI

Dodgers vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Max Muncy (LAD) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +500 0.5 -750

Dodgers vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Freddie Freeman (LAD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Dodgers vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Max Muncy (LAD) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210

Dodgers vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Frankie Montas (CIN) 4.5 -120 4.5 -105
James Paxton (LAD) 5.5 +120 5.5 -160

Opponents have a first pitch chase rate of 25% (97/383) against Frankie Montas since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 145 total IP; League Avg: 16% — 100th Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 59% of Frankie Montas’ fastballs (167/283) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 47% — 99th Percentile.

Frankie Montas has a first-pitch strike rate of 74% (35/47) over the last 14 days — tied for 3rd highest in NL over the last two weeks; League Avg: 64% — 96th Percentile.

Opponents have a first pitch chase rate of 25% (15/60) against Frankie Montas this season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 15% — 96th Percentile.

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .048 (1-for-21) against James Paxton on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: .329 — 99th Percentile.

James Paxton has walked 22 of 132 right-handed batters (17%) this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 0 Percentile.

James Paxton has a strike rate of just 53% (72/137) when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 64% — first Percentile.

James Paxton has walked 12 of 63 batters (19%) versus the top of the order this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 9% — second Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Reds are just 24-27 (.471) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .587.

The Reds are just 32-43 (.427) after a home win since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .532.

The Reds are just 45-19 (.703) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .796.

The Reds are just 46-50 (.479) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .637.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Dodgers are 48-16 (.750) after a road loss since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .463.

The Dodgers are 89-40 (.690) after a loss since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .489.

The Dodgers are 216-37 (.854) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .719.

The Dodgers are 31-9 (.775) after a road loss since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .477.

The Reds are batting just .130 with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .167.

Reds hitters have an OPS of just .439 (860 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .501.

Reds hitters have an OPS of just .655 (1,059 PA’s) against RHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .694.

Reds hitters have an OBP of just .286 (1,059 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .452 against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .406.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .789 (10,236 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .715.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .793 (5,727 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .724.

Dodgers hitters have grounded into 26 double plays in 426 opportunities (6%) in close and late situations since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .298 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .253.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .327 against Reds pitchers with runners on base this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .255.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 23 of 453 batters (5%) over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed division opponents to score first in just 31% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Dodgers pitchers have won only 0% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Dodgers vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Brusdar Graterol (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Tony Gonsolin (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Diego Cartaya (Los Angeles Dodgers): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Blake Treinen (Los Angeles Dodgers): Chest, 15-Day IL
  • David Peralta (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, Out
  • Emmet Sheehan (Los Angeles Dodgers): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Julio Urias (Los Angeles Dodgers): Personal, Out
  • Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Nick Frasso (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, Out
  • Dustin May (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Walker Buehler (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Austin Wynns (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • Sam Moll (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Noelvi Marte (Cincinnati Reds): Suspension, Suspension
  • Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Joey Votto (Cincinnati Reds): Ankle, Out
  • Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds): Calf, 15-Day IL
  • TJ Friedl (Cincinnati Reds): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, Out
  • Alex Young (Cincinnati Reds): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Gibaut (Cincinnati Reds): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Brandon Williamson (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Connor Overton (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, Out

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