The Cincinnati Reds are probably dreading their three game set in LA against the Dodgers tonight, Monday July 20, as the Reds are 1-7 against the Dodgers, but haven’t met this season. MLB oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Dodgers as -165 moneyline favorites over the Reds (+145) with the over/under listed at 9 runs. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Reds Odds & Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com
The Reds (44-47) have won four of their last ten games and went 6-3 during their last nine game road trip. They are 22-25 on the road where they average 4.09 runs for and 4.47 runs against. The Reds start righty Micah Owings (6-9, 4.94 ERA) who is 1-2 in his last three starts. He last pitched in a 6-9 loss in Philadelphia after tossing 4.1 innings, allowing one homer, eight hits, seven runs and striking out one. The Reds are ranked 27 in hitting with a batting average of .249. They are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season with OPS of .711. The Reds hottest at bat this season is Brandon Phillips with 84 hits and a .265 batting average, while Jay Bruce leads their offense with 18 homers, 38 runs and 41 RBI’s.
The Dodgers (58-34) split their four game set against Houston and were outscored 10-16. The Dodgers have won six of their last ten games. They are 30-15 at home where they average 4.38 runs for and 3.31 runs against. The Dodgers counter with righty Jason Schmidt (0-0) who hasn’t pitched since 2007. He last pitched 6/16/2007 in a 0-3 loss against the Angels after tossing 4.2 innings, allowing five hits, three runs and striking out two. The Dodgers are ranked 3 in hitting with a batting average of .273. They are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season with OPS of .760. The Dodgers hottest at bat this season is Matt Kemp with 108 hits and a .321 batting average, while Andre Ethier leads their offense with 18 homers, 49 runs and 56 RBI’s.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Reds are 6-21 in the last 27 meetings.
- Reds are 0-9 in the last 9 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Reds are 0-4 in Owings' last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
- Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Reds
When: Mon, July 20, 2009 10:10 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Dodgers -165
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