Game Details:
Matchup: Dodgers vs Reds
Date & Time: Monday, July 28, 2025 | 7:10 PM ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Betting Line: Dodgers -145 | Over/Under: 9.0
Key Storylines
Dodgers Look to Extend Road Dominance
The Dodgers enter tonight’s matchup continuing their push for a top seed in the National League. They’ve been a force on the road, boasting a 29-18 away record and are riding a 4-game win streak, including a dominant series sweep against the Marlins. Their offense remains potent, led by Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani, all of whom are swinging hot bats post-All-Star break.
Reds in Desperate Need of a Turnaround
Cincinnati has been struggling mightily in July, dropping 8 of their last 11 games. The Reds currently sit fourth in the NL Central and are perilously close to falling out of the Wild Card race. Offensive inconsistency has plagued them, with only Elly De La Cruz and Christian Encarnacion-Strand providing some pop. Cincinnati hopes returning home will spark a turnaround, but they face a tall task against one of MLB’s best lineups.
Injury Report
Dodgers:
Out: Walker Buehler (elbow), Max Muncy (oblique)
Day-to-Day: Will Smith (wrist soreness)
Reds:
Out: Nick Lodolo (shoulder), Matt McLain (oblique)
Day-to-Day: Jonathan India (ankle)
Starting Pitching Matchup
Dodgers: Bobby Miller (6-4, 3.28 ERA)
Reds: Andrew Abbott (7-7, 4.12 ERA)
Bobby Miller has been outstanding since the All-Star break, tossing 14 innings of one-run ball in his last two starts. Andrew Abbott has struggled with command recently, allowing 10 total runs over his past three outings. The Dodgers’ bats will look to capitalize early and give Miller some run support.
Betting Trends
- Dodgers are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
- Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of the Dodgers’ last 8 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of the Reds’ last 5 home games.
Player Prop to Watch
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) – Home Runs: 0.5 (OVER +320)
Ohtani has homered in two of his last five games and faces a lefty in Abbott who has shown vulnerability to the long ball. At plus-money odds, the over offers solid value.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: Dodgers -1.5 → The Dodgers’ offense and Miller’s form suggest this could be a comfortable win.
Total: OVER 9.0 → With both lineups capable of offensive explosions, especially in hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park, the total looks set to go over.
Player Prop: Shohei Ohtani OVER 0.5 HR (+320)
The Reds’ struggles and pitching matchup make the Dodgers a solid bet. Expect Los Angeles to put runs on the board early and cruise to a convincing win.
Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 7, Reds 4
