Dodgers vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 August 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 10:40am AEST.

Shohei Ohtani (0-1, 4.61 ERA) will start on the mound for the Dodgers, pitting him against Nick Lodolo (8-6, 3.05 ERA) for the Reds.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Dodgers vs Reds game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's LA Dodgers vs Cincinnati MLB game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Dodgers a 62% chance of defeating the Reds at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers vs Reds: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Dodger Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Dodgers $1.53, Reds $2.60
• Line: Dodgers -1.5 ($2.14), Reds +1.5 ($1.74)
• Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Dodgers at $1.53 and the Reds at $2.60.

The Dodgers are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Reds, with odds of $2.14 available at TAB.

For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.74.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Reds (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.

Dodgers vs Reds: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Cincinnati at $2.60 with TAB
• Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.74 with TAB
• Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB

Stats Insider's Dodgers vs Reds predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.

While the Dodgers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Reds to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.

Dodgers vs Reds: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Dodgers vs Cincinnati game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the LA Dodgers vs Cincinnati game.

As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Dodgers vs Reds: Essential Details

The match-up between the Dodgers and Reds at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 10:40am AEST on Thursday.

• Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds
• Date: Thursday 28 August 2025
• Time: 10:40am AEST
• Venue: Dodger Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our LA Dodgers vs Cincinnati predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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