Dodgers at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 28
The Dodgers are 3-6 since the All-Star break and dropped the past two games to the Red Sox. On the other hand, the Reds are on a four-game winning streak and 6-3 since the break.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Reds
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time: 7:10PM EST
Site: Great American Ball Park
City: Cincinnati, OH
Network/Streaming: SNLA, FDSNOH
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Odds for the Dodgers at the Reds
The latest odds as of Monday:
Moneyline: Dodgers (-172), Reds (+144)
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Reds
Pitching matchup for July 28, 2025: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Chase Burns
Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, (8-7, 2.55 ERA)Last outing: 1.80 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
Reds: Chase Burns, (0-2, 6.65 ERA)Last outing: 7.94 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Dodgers and the Reds
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Dodgers and the Reds:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Dodgers at Reds
The Reds have won 5 straight home games
The Reds are on a four-game winning streak
4 of the Reds' last 5 matchups with the Dodgers have stayed under the Total
The Dodgers have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight matchups against the Reds
The Dodgers are 3-6 in the last nine games
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