by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2022
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Thursday, April 14, 2022
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: Sportsnet LA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Reds +225, Dodgers -180; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Reds +225, Dodgers -180; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Reds +225, Dodgers -180; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
Cincinnati Reds: 2-3 (3rd place, NL Central)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 2-2 (4th place, NL West)
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Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
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Cincinnati Reds: 2-3 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 2-2 last 10
Cincinnati Reds Analysis
The Reds are coming into this game with a 2-3 record overall and they are 2-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are coming into this one off of a loss in their last game. They just tied their 4-game series against the Atlanta Braves 2-2 and they are playing the series opener of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Thursday night. This will be the 1st game of the series on Thursday night with the series finale of their series with the Cleveland Guardians still to be played on Wednesday night. Nick Lodolo is the starting pitcher for them on Wednesday while Reiver Sanmartin will be on the mound for them here on Thursday. He is 0-1 with a 19.29 ERA this season. His team lost his first game this season with him as a starter. In his last start, he allowed 5 ER, 0 HRs, and 5 BB with 2 Ks on 4 hits in 2.1 IP against the Atlanta Braves. They scored 5 runs in their last series averaging 5 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 10 runs against them averaging 10 runs allowed per game with the final game of that 2-game series still pending.
Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis
The Dodgers are coming into this game with a 2-2 record overall and they will be playing their first home game this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games but they are coming off of a win in their last game which snapped a 2 game losing streak that they were on. They just lost their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies 2-1 and they are playing the series opener of a 4-game series with the Reds on Thursday night. This will be the 1st game of the series on Thursday night with the final game of their series with the Minnesota Twins still to be played on Wednesday. Clayton Kershaw is the starter for them on Wednesday while Walker Buehler will be throwing the first pitch for them here on Thursday. He is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA this season. His team won his first game with him as the starter. In his last start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 0 homers, and 2 BB with 5 strikeouts on 4 hits through 5 innings played against the Colorado Rockies. They scored 7 runs in their last series averaging 7 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 2 runs against them averaging 2 runs allowed per game with the final game of that 2-game series still pending.
Reds vs Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers are coming into this game off to a rough start this season as they have already fallen to 4th in their division but the season has barely even started and they will get better as it goes on. They have their ace starting in this game and Buehler is already off of a very strong season and off to a good start this year as well as his team won their first game with him pitching and he did not allow many runs in that game either. They are going up against a Reds team that has been off to an alright start but their starting pitcher here had an awful first game and the Dodgers have a very dangerous lineup with the way he pitched in that first game. The Dodgers will take advantage of the bad pitching matchup for the Reds here and there is no way the Dodgers should lose this game at home with Buehler on the mound. The Dodgers will win this game and they will do it by 2 or more runs.
Reds Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Thursday, April 14, 2022 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 7 Reds 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Cincinnati Reds: 116-113 (-15.4u) ML in all games. 87-86 (-11.1u) ML against right-handed starters. 19-11 UNDER on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers: W170-86 (+19.8u) ML in all games. 85-34 (+15.6u) ML in home games. 19-8 UNDER at home when the total is 9 to 9.5.
Key Injuries
Cincinnati Reds: T. Pham (CF) Ques Wed - Wrist injury. L. Sims (RP) Late April - Elbow injury. M. Minor (SP) Late April - Shoulder injury.
Los Angeles Dodgers: C. Ferguson (RP) Early May - Elbow injury. T. Bauer (SP) Out indefinitely - Personal. T. Kahnle (RP) Early May - Elbow injury.
Notable Quotes
"He's always going to give his team a chance to win. He threw the ball really well." - Tyler Naquin after their loss against the Guardians on Tuesday.
"I can only say so much because I was in the dugout with a heated vest on, but it was brutal. Cold, wet, wind swirling. Just to get out of it knowing you have a game in less than 12 hours, to come away with a win I think was a huge boost for us." - Dave Roberts on his team’s win against the Twins on Tuesday night.
Starting Lineups
Cincinnati Reds
Jonathan India (R) 2B
Tyler Naquin (L) RF
Tyler Stephenson (R) C
Joey Votto (L) 1B
Aristides Aquino (R) LF
Kyle Farmer (R) SS
Mike Moustakas (L) DH
Brandon Drury (R) 3B
Jake Fraley (L) CF
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) RF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Trea Turner (R) SS
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Justin Turner (R) DH
Will Smith (R) C
Cody Bellinger (L) CF
Chris Taylor (R) LF
Gavin Lux (L) 2B
Statistical Leaders
Cincinnati Reds
Batting Average: Brandon Drury (.400)
Hits: Kyle Farmer (6)
Home Runs: Brandon Drury (1)
RBI: Kyle Farmer (4)
Stolen Bases: Kyle Farmer (1)
Wins: Hunter Greene (1)
Saves: Tony Santillan (1)
ERA: Tony Santillan (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Austin Barnes (.667)
Hits: Gavin Lux (5)
Home Runs: Austin Barnes (1)
RBI: Gavin Lux (4)
Stolen Bases: Cody Bellinger (2)
Wins: Walker Buehler (1)
Saves: Craig Kimbrel (1)
ERA: Andrew Heaney (0.00)
Managers:
Cincinnati Reds: David Bell (4th season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (7th season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
