MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers (September 17, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (92-60) face the Cincinnati Reds (71-81) at Great American Ball Park on Thursday at 12:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Justin Wrobleski is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Brady Singer is the probable pitcher for the Reds. The Dodgers are favored to win at -171, while the Reds are at +141. The total runs line is set at 10.0, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Dodgers (-107) have a 65-87 Run Line record this season, while the Reds (-113) hold a record of 77-75.
- The Dodgers have a 69-78-5 O/U record this season (meaning 69 games have gone over the total runs line, 78 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Reds have an 80-70-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Reds are averaging only 4.2 (26th).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Reds are allowing an average of 5.1 runs (28th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Dodgers are at an impressive .255 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .230 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Reds have hit 202 (3rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 188 (T9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have been outstanding this season, recording 707 RBIs to rank 4th in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 603 RBIs to rank 27th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.65 (6th in the Majors), while the Reds are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.85 (28th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 1403 this season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Reds rank 20th for total strikeouts, recording 1230.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .220 against the Dodgers this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Reds' opponents are at .254 (26th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 37-31-84 | 24-12-39 | 13-19-45 | 37-27-81 | 0-4-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Reds | 31-44-77 | 15-17-45 | 16-27-32 | 11-10-21 | 20-34-56 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Dodgers are -154 to lead after three innings, while the Reds are +120.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 69-51-32 | 34-23-18 | 35-28-14 | 69-44-32 | 0-7-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Reds | 45-63-44 | 25-26-26 | 20-37-18 | 15-14-13 | 30-49-31 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +110 and the YRFI is paying -145.
- The NRFI is 78-74 in Dodgers games this season. The Reds have a 72-80 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a 6-2 victory over the Dodgers at Great American Ball Park yesterday. Elly De La Cruz went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Dodgers' 10-game winning streak against the Reds.
