Reds vs. Dodgers Prediction
Will the Dodgers beat the Reds on the runline tonight when the two teams meet at 10:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Dodgers are -200 money line favorites versus the Reds, who have odds of +165 to pull off the upset in L.A. With Amir Garrett set to face Rich Hill in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
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Via Rotoworld: Garrett was torched for nine runs — eight earned — over just 2 2/3 innings as the Reds fell to the Braves on Sunday. Garrett walked three and gave up seven hits, including three home runs. He tallied only one strikeout. The young lefty now has a 7.17 ERA on the season and has been especially awful over his last three outings, with a disabled list stint in between. Garrett is an impressive talent but probably needs a little more seasoning in the minor leagues.
Hill gave up three runs — two earned — in four innings and did not factor into the decision versus the Brewers on Saturday. His team would come back to win in dramatic fashion in the ninth inning. Hill allowed only three hits and struck out five batters in the abbreviated outing, but struggled to throw strikes while issuing four walks. He gave up a run on an error in the first inning and allowed another to score on a wild pitch. It took him 97 pitches to get through four innings. He has a 2-2 record with a 4.15 ERA and scary 1.54 WHIP through six starts. Walks have been a major problem as his 26/18 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 26 innings attests.
Bet Tonight’s Reds vs. Dodgers Game
OUR PREDICTION: The Reds are 1-4 in their last five road games, are 1-5 in their last six games versus National League West opponents, and are 2-5 in Garrett’s last seven starts. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are 37-15 in their last 52 home games, are 6-2 in their last eight games following a win, and are 12-4 in their last 16 games against National League Central opponents. The Reds are also 2-11 in their last 13 games and are 9-26 in their last 35 games in Los Angeles.
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