LA Dodgers at Cincinnati Expert MLB Odds Pick & Overview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds will square off on Friday in the first game of a three game series. As a matter of fact, these two teams just met last weekend in Los Angeles and the Dodgers swept the series. The Dodgers started Wednesday tied for first place with the Colorado Rockies in the National League West. At this point, they were sitting at 40-25. The Cincinnati Reds have dropped six straight games and since taking all four games over the St. Louis Cardinals, they have fell to the Dodgers and Padres. Cincinnati fell to 29-36 on the season. The Los Angeles Dodgers are MLB odds at home in this game. Los Angeles is -138 over the Cincinnati Reds.

LA Dodgers at Cincinnati Expert MLB Odds Pick & Overview

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When: Friday June 16, 2017; 6:10pm CT Where: Great American Ballpark; Cincinnati, OH TV: FSOH / SNLA Radio: Los Angeles / Cincinnati Stream Option: MLB.tv MLB Odds: Los Angeles Dodgers -138

Why Bet on Los Angeles Dodgers?

First of all, the red hot Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be the team to beat in the National League West. They are well rounded, with great starting pitching, and some solid bats. Also, they have been incredible at home, and just .500 on the road. Los Angeles has the best run differential in all of the National League; at +92. and they are 9th in Major League Baseball with 316 runs. Offensively, Corey Seager guides the offense with a .281 batting average. In addition, rookie Cody Bellinger is one of the top home run hitters in the league. Bellinger has clubbed 17 homeruns and drove in 39 runs.

Why Bet on Cincinnati Reds?

The Cincinnati Reds need to find a way to pick up a win. They were outscored during those six games 40-20. They also saw their first baseman Joey Votto crush his 5th home run this week in the 4-2 loss to the Padres. As a result. the Reds slugger is now among the National League leaders with 19 on the season. Zack Cozart is also having a tremendous season, with a .324 batting average. Their offense has not been the issue, as they are 6th in the league with 322 runs. The Reds are batting .262 as a team, which is also in the Top 10. The pitching for Cincinnati has dipped all the way to 29th with a 4.96 ERA.

LA Dodgers at Cincinnati MLB Odds Pick: LA Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to send their left handed starting pitcher Alex Wood to the mound. Wood starts the game with a 6-0 record, and a 2.01 earned run average. Wood has struck out 67 batters, and walked 15 in 53.2 innings. Tim Adleman will throw for the Cincinnati Reds. Adleman is 4-2 on the season, and holds a 4.34 earned run average. The 29 year old right hander has thrown 58 innings on the season, and struck out 50 batters. Look for the tailspin to continue for the Reds. The Dodgers win this game. In conclusion, bet the Los Angeles Dodgers are -138 over the Cincinnati Reds.