The Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2) and Cincinnati Reds (2-4) clash in the first of a four-game series on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, at 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are coming off a series victory over the Twins, and the Reds a series loss to the Guardians.
The Dodgers are favored at home (-264) against the Reds (+213). The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler versus the Reds and Luis Cessa. The over/under for this game is set at 8.5.
Dodgers vs. Reds Predictions
Dodgers vs. Reds Betting Odds
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | -264 | +213 | 8.5 | -118 | -102 | -1.5 | -122 | +103 |
Dodgers vs. Reds Hitting Splits 2021
Dodgers
- The Dodgers hit 140 home runs at home last season (1.7 per game).
- The Dodgers averaged 3.4 extra-base hits per game while slugging .461 at home.
- The team batted .244 with 634 hits (7.8 per game) at home last season.
- The Dodgers’ offense averaged 5.1 runs in home games.
- The Dodgers averaged 3.7 walks per game with an on-base percentage of .333 at home.
- They averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game at home last season.
Reds
- In 81 games on the road last season, they hit 93 homers, an average of 1.1 per contest.
- They slugged .394 in 81 road games last season.
- They averaged 8.0 base hits per game and had a .236 batting average on the road last season.
- They scored 4.2 runs per game last season on the road.
- When they played on the road last season, they had a team on-base percentage of .310 and drew 3.0 walks per game.
- In 81 road games last season, they averaged 8.6 strikeouts per contest.
Dodgers vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Betting Trends
Projected starter: Walker Buehler
- Buehler has started just one game with a set spread, which the Dodgers covered.
- The Dodgers were the moneyline favorite for one Buehler start this season — they won.
- His team won the only matchup he’s appeared in this season.
- Buehler’s only start with a total this season went under.
Projected starter: Luis Cessa
- The right-hander did not appear in a game when his team was the moneyline underdog last season.
Dodgers Batting Leaders
- Freddie Freeman hit .300 a season ago with 25 doubles, two triples, 31 home runs and 85 walks.
- Trea Turner had a .328 batting average with 195 hits.
- Max Muncy had 36 home runs and 94 runs batted in last season.
- Justin Turner had 22 doubles, 27 home runs and 61 walks while hitting .278.
Dodgers Batting Leaders
- Joey Votto finished with a .266 average last season, with 36 home runs and 99 RBI.
- Jonathan India posted a .269 average with 21 homers and 69 RBI.
- Tommy Pham finished with a .229 average, 15 home runs and 49 RBI last season.
- Tyler Naquin collected 111 hits, posted an OBP of .333 and a .477 SLG.
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