Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers VS Cincinnati Reds 2025-07-28
Dodgers vs. Reds: A Tale of Two Teams (and One Very Confused Umpire)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (-184) are here to remind the Cincinnati Reds (+150) that July isn’t just for fireworks—it’s for run-producing fireworks. The Dodgers, who score 5.3 runs per game (MLB’s best) and strike out opponents at 8.8 K/9 (6th in MLB), are favorites for a reason. The Reds, meanwhile, have an ERA of 3.88 (12th in MLB) but only score 4.5 runs per game. Translation: Cincinnati’s pitching is decent, but their offense? Meh.
Key Stats to Know:
- The Dodgers win 60.7% of games as favorites. The Reds? They win 52.7% as underdogs. Classic: "We’re the big dogs, and you’re… still the little dogs."
- Shohei Ohtani (team leader in HRs and RBIs) is on a two-game HR streak. Can he hit another? The odds say +134 for OVER 0.5 HRs. Spoiler: He’ll probably hit two and moonwalk around the bases.
- Elly De La Cruz (Reds’ HR/RBI/batting average leader) is a -190 favorite to steal OVER 0.5 bases. Good luck, Elly—FanDuel thinks you’ll need a jetpack to beat that line.
Prop Bets to Tickle Your Funny Bone:
- Freddie Freeman is a -260 favorite to go OVER 0.5 total bases. That’s basically a guarantee… unless he’s playing catch with the team’s mascot mid-game.
- Teoscar Hernandez (-220) is a lock to go OVER 0.5 HRs. He’s already on a two-game HR streak; this might be his “three-peat.”
- Chase Burns vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Burns is a -154 favorite to strike out OVER 5.5 batters. Yamamoto’s line? -158 to strike out UNDER 6.5. Basically, expect a pitching duel where neither pitcher trusts their curveball.
Final Prediction:
The Dodgers will win this game like they win most things: with style. The OVER 9.0 runs line (-110) is a sneaky good bet, given the Reds’ porous defense and LAD’s run-happy offense. If you’re feeling spicy, back Ohtani to hit a HR and laugh all the way to your profit.
In conclusion: The Reds are 5-11 in their last 16 vs. NL West teams. The Dodgers? 12-4 in their last 16. Math checks out. Now go enjoy the show—maybe bring a fire extinguisher for all those Dodger runs. 🔥⚾
Created: July 28, 2025, 4:09 a.m. GMT