MLB

Dodgers vs Reds

Hot bats meet cold streak—only one survives the Queen City night

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers (61-43) VS Reds (54-50)

Jul 28, 2025 | 7:10 p.m. ET | Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati

Cincinnati Reds
Moneyline Pick - Los Angeles Dodgers (-170): B

Los Angeles enters this matchup in strong form, having found a groove at the plate and on the mound. With their rotation stabilizing and the offense delivering timely hits, the Dodgers look the part of a playoff-bound contender. Cincinnati, meanwhile, is still working through injuries and recent inconsistency, and the matchup on the mound tilts toward the visitors given past head-to-head results and a few key absences on the Reds’ side. Late-game reliability also favors L.A., with a bullpen that's been quietly effective in closing the door when handed a lead.

As both clubs move deeper into the season and postseason positioning becomes more urgent, momentum and depth matter more than ever. Cincinnati has shown flashes, but the current form and overall roster strength favor Los Angeles. While the price reflects their edge, it still offers reasonable value given the gap in execution and health.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 28/07/2025 at 10:34am

Over/Under Pick - Over 9, (-115): B

With both teams deep into the playoff chase and recent pitching workloads mounting, tonight’s matchup sets up for plenty of action. Los Angeles has gotten hot at the right time, buoyed by key bats and a lineup that’s finding rhythm on the road. Cincinnati, still in the thick of the Wild Card race despite a recent dip, should stay aggressive at home in a hitter-friendly park, especially with both starting pitchers unlikely to work deep into the game. That leaves plenty of innings in the hands of taxed bullpens.

The combination of warm weather, a home-run-happy ballpark, and urgency on both sides favors offense over arms. With talent up and down both lineups, expect plenty of traffic on the bases and at least one big inning each way. There’s enough firepower in this one to comfortably push the game over the total.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 28/07/2025 at 10:36am

Spread Pick - Cincinnati Reds, +1.5 (-115): B

Cincinnati enters with a bit of momentum and a revitalized lineup, and although the Dodgers remain one of the league's most talented squads, a few health questions give this contest more balance than the standings might indicate. Los Angeles is still working around a few lineup limitations, and their pitching plan looks more patchwork than postseason-ready at the moment. In a ballpark where home runs can swing the outcome quickly, even slight edges matter.

With both teams keeping a close eye on the Wild Card picture, there’s every reason to expect a tight, competitive game. The Reds have played well at home lately and seem well-positioned to keep things close, especially with a deep bullpen and some pop at the top of the order. Taking the extra run looks like a smart way to back the underdog without needing a full-on upset.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 28/07/2025 at 10:38am

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