With Frankie Montas set to oppose James Paxton in Friday night’s Reds vs. Dodgers matchup, what’s the best bet on the board tonight at 10:10 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
909 Cincinnati Reds (+176) at 910 Los Angeles Dodgers (-210); o/u 8.5
10:10 p.m. ET, Friday, May 17, 2024
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Reds vs. Dodgers: Public Bettors Love Los Angeles
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 76% of bets are on the Dodgers’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
De La Cruz has monster night vs. L.A.
Elly De La Cruz went 4-for-4 with four stolen bases on Thursday, leading the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Dodgers. De La Cruz might break the century mark in the stolen base department, if he sustains this surreal pace. He was thrown out attempting a fifth steal in the seventh inning of Thursday’s showdown at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
The 22-year-old burgeoning fantasy superstar is still striking out 30 percent of the time, but some improved plate discipline has enabled him to reach base more frequently this season and show off his field-tilting speed. He’s batting .277/.378/.516 with 35 runs scored, nine homers, 22 RBI and 30 steals following the first four-steal performance of his career out in Los Angeles. There’s still some room for improvement, but De La Cruz is rapidly evolving into one of the premier five-category impact contributors in the entire fantasy landscape.
Sheehan undergoes season-ending surgery
Emmet Sheehan underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery earlier this week. The writing was seemingly on the wall after Sheehan was shut down from throwing indefinitely a couple weeks ago due to right forearm inflammation. The 24-year-old right-hander showed some immense promise last year as a rookie before landing on the shelf back in spring training with an ominous arm injury. There should be some clarity on his return timetable at some point in the near future, but it’s obviously a significant development for his fantasy appeal in dynasty leagues.
Reds vs. Dodgers MLB Betting Trends
Reds are 6-15 SU in their last 21 games
Dodgers are 17-6 SU in their last 23 games
Reds are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against LA Dodgers
Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home
Reds vs. Dodgers MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Take the over. The over is 7-3 in the Dodgers’ last 10 home games, is 5-2 in their last seven games against an opponent from the National League Central Division and is 5-2 in their last seven home games when playing on a Friday. On the other side, the over is 8-3 in the Reds’ last 11 games against the Dodgers and is 10-4 in their last 14 road games when playing on a Friday.
Reds vs. Dodgers MLB Playoffs Prediction: OVER 8.5