Is it really the case that there is such a clear favorite in the regular MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds? The bookmakers strongly believe this is the case. We, on the other hand, are not yet ready to make hasty statements.
Los Angeles continues its pursuit of Philadelphia and Atlanta in the battle for the interim lead in the standings, which is a riveting spectacle in itself. Due to the large number of injured players, the team was unable to find its rhythm for a long time. However, thanks to the existing experience, it was able to significantly improve its results. Last night, Dave Roberts’ gang surprisingly lost to San Francisco (1-4), which probably won’t have any long-term consequences. At home, the boys won 7 games in a row in their favor. Therefore, there is no significant cause for concern.
Cincinnati is in a much less rosy situation. This affects both current conditions and long-term prospects. The team showed solid baseball early in the season, but in the long run old weaknesses became apparent. Yesterday the “Reds” exchanged victories with the “Angels” (1:2 and 6:2), and a little earlier they even experienced a series of eight defeats. David Bell is rightly criticized as effective tactical changes have yet to be seen.
In this game, Los Angeles probably won’t give Cincinnati a chance. The hosts have a huge advantage in all important parameters and we believe they will take full advantage of the obvious weaknesses of their modest opponents. A win for the home team with a handicap of -1.5 is our pick for the game.
2024-05-16 10:58:29
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