by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Friday, Apr 15, 2022
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Saturday, April 16, 2022
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Reds +200, Dodgers -250; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Reds +200, Dodgers -250; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Reds +200, Dodgers -250; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Season Record
Cincinnati Reds: 2-5 (5th place, NL Central)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 4-2 (3rd place, NL West)
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Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
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Cincinnati Reds: 2-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 4-2 last 10
Cincinnati Reds Analysis
The Reds are coming into this game with a 2-5 record overall and they are 2-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 5 of their last 6 games and are coming into this one on a 3 game losing streak. They just lost their 2-game series against the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 and they are playing the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Saturday night. This will be the 3rd game of the series on Saturday with the 2nd game still to be played on Friday night. Vladimir Gutiérrez is the starting pitcher for them on Friday while rookie pitcher Hunter Greene will be on the mound for them here on Saturday. He is 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA this season. His team won his first game this season with him as a starter. In his last start, he allowed 3 ER, 2 HRs, and 2 BB with 7 Ks on 4 hits in 5 IP against the Atlanta Braves. They scored 8 runs in their last series averaging 4 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 17 runs against them averaging 8.5 runs allowed per game.
Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis
The Dodgers are coming into this game with a 4-2 record overall and they are 1-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming into this game on a 3 game winning streak. They just won their 2-game series against the Minnesota Twins 2-0 and they are playing the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the Reds on Saturday night. This will be the 3rd game of the series on Saturday with the 2nd game still to be played on Friday. Tony Gonsolin is the starter for them on Friday while Julio Urías will be throwing the first pitch for them here on Saturday. He is 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA this season. His team lost his first game with him as the starter. In his last start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 1 homer, and 2 BB with 0 strikeouts on 6 hits through 2 innings played against the Colorado Rockies. They scored 14 runs in their last series averaging 7 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 2 runs against them averaging 1 run allowed per game.
Reds vs Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers are coming into this game as a massive favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. They have been playing very well in their recent games and they have been starting to look like the same Dodgers from the last few years with their big hitting games recently. They have Urias starting in this game who is off of an awful first start this season but he had a great season last year and should bounce back in this game. Greene was able to get credited with the win on his first start this season for the Reds but that was what has been a rare win for the Reds so far and he did not even pitch that well in that game either. The Dodgers are at home here for their home opening series and it is also on the weekend following Jackie Robinson Day on Friday so there is going to be a lot of energy filling this stadium. The Dodgers are heating up now and they are the team to bet on until they start going cold in their games. The Dodgers will win this one on the runline.
Reds Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Saturday, April 16, 2022 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 7 Reds 4.
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MLB Betting Trends
Cincinnati Reds: 116-115 (-17.7u) ML in all games. 11-23 (-13u) ML against NL West opponents. 19-11 UNDER on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 172-86 (+21.8u) ML in all games. 171-82 (+24.8u) ML as a favorite of -110 or higher. 19-8 UNDER at home when the total is 9 to 9.5.
Key Injuries
Cincinnati Reds: T. Pham (CF) Ques Fri. - 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." - Tyler Naquin after their loss against the Guardians on Tuesday night.
"It was a nice welcome home for Freddie. That was their way of putting their arms around him. You could tell he was getting emotional. He kind of wears his emotions on his sleeve and I think our fans appreciate that." - Dave Roberts after his team’s win against the Reds on Thursday night.
Starting Lineups
Cincinnati Reds
Jonathan India (R) 2B
Tyler Naquin (L) RF
Jake Fraley (L) CF
Joey Votto (L) 1B
Tyler Stephenson (R) C
Aristides Aquino (R) LF
Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
Kyle Farmer (R) SS
Colin Moran (L) DH
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) RF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Trea Turner (R) SS
Justin Turner (R) DH
Max Muncy (L) 2B
Will Smith (R) C
Chris Taylor (R) LF
Cody Bellinger (L) CF
Hanser Alberto (R) 3B
Statistical Leaders
Cincinnati Reds
Batting Average: Brandon Drury (.400)
Hits: Tyler Naquin (7)
Home Runs: Tyler Stephenson (2)
RBI: Tyler Stephenson (6)
Stolen Bases: Kyle Farmer (1)
Wins: Hunter Greene (1)
Saves: Tony Santillan (1)
ERA: Alexis Diaz (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Austin Barnes (.429)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (8)
Home Runs: Austin Barnes (2)
RBI: Will Smith (6)
Stolen Bases: Cody Bellinger ( 3)
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.
