MLB Thursday, September 17 at 12:40 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
LAD

Los Angeles Dodgers

Away 92-60 (45-32 Away)
L L W W L
Projected Final Score
7.2 4.1
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home 71-81 (37-40 Home)
L W L L W
Spread
LAD -1.5 (-105)
CIN +1.5 (-115)
Total
Posted 9.6 (-115)
Simulated 11.3
Moneyline
LAD -170
CIN +145

Simulated Outcome Probability

Los Angeles Dodgers
73.5%
Cincinnati Reds
26.5%
+10.5% edge at -170
No edge at +145

Our 10,000 iterations project the Los Angeles Dodgers to win outright in 73.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: LAD -1.5 / CIN +1.5
LAD covers (-105) +12.6% Edge 63.8%
CIN covers (-115) 36.2%
Total O/U: 9.6
OVER (-115) +7.0% Edge 60.5%
UNDER (-105) 39.5%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: LAD starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.029).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: LAD relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the CIN bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at CIN's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: LAD enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 62%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Los Angeles Dodgers winning outright in 73.5% of run trials, with a projected score of LAD 7.3 - CIN 4.0. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with LAD -1.5 covering in 63.8% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the OVER 9.6 which hit in 60.5% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
38.8%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+140
Implied Probability: 41.7%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **38.8%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Justin Wrobleski (K%: 20.1%, BB%: 6.5%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.0%). Home starter Brady Singer (K%: 18.3%, BB%: 10.1%) matchups against LAD's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.8%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

LAD

Justin Wrobleski

Away Starter
ERA 3.78
WHIP 1.16
Record 11-5
IP 133.1
SO 111
GS 21
CIN

Brady Singer

Home Starter
ERA 5.38
WHIP 1.51
Record 6-14
IP 150.2
SO 125
GS 29

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Cincinnati Reds

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Los Angeles Dodgers

L @ Cincinnati Reds
2 - 6 | Sep 16, 2026
W @ Cincinnati Reds
4 - 0 | Sep 15, 2026
W @ Cincinnati Reds
4 - 1 | Sep 14, 2026
L @ Miami Marlins
4 - 6 | Sep 13, 2026
L @ Miami Marlins
3 - 4 | Sep 12, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

W vs Los Angeles Dodgers
6 - 2 | Sep 16, 2026
L vs Los Angeles Dodgers
0 - 4 | Sep 15, 2026
L vs Los Angeles Dodgers
1 - 4 | Sep 14, 2026
W @ Milwaukee Brewers
4 - 3 | Sep 13, 2026
L @ Milwaukee Brewers
9 - 13 | Sep 12, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Cincinnati Reds defeated Los Angeles Dodgers
6 - 2 | Sep 16, 2026
Away Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Cincinnati Reds
4 - 0 | Sep 15, 2026
Away Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Cincinnati Reds
4 - 1 | Sep 14, 2026
Home Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Cincinnati Reds
14 - 1 | Sep 09, 2026
Home Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Cincinnati Reds
3 - 2 | Sep 08, 2026

Injury Reports

Los Angeles Dodgers 55 reported

OF AJ Soldra
- Full Season
P Adrian Torres
60-Day
P Aidan Foeller
7-Day
SS Aidan West
7-Day
CF Andy Pages
10-Day
P Ben Casparius
60-Day
OF Brendan Tunink
7-Day
P Brusdar Graterol
60-Day
C Bryan Gonzalez Garcia
7-Day
P Bryan Lara
60-Day
P Carlos Ramirez
60-Day
3B Chase Harlan
7-Day
P Christian Oliveira
60-Day
P Cullen McKay
60-Day
C Dalton Rushing
10-Day
P Davion Hickson
- Full Season
P Davis Chastain
7-Day
P Diego Paez
60-Day
P Dylan Tate
- Full Season
P Edgardo Henriquez
15-Day
P Edwin Díaz
15-Day
P Eric Lauer
60-Day
P Gavin Stone
60-Day
3B Harold Gonzalez
60-Day
P Ivan Pacheco
60-Day
P Jake Cousins
60-Day
P Jakob Wright
60-Day
P Jared Karros
60-Day
C Jesus Galiz
- Full Season
P Jose Taveras
7-Day
CF Kendall George
60-Day
3B Kyle Nevin
60-Day
P Logan Lunceford
- Full Season
P Logan Tabeling
- Full Season
P Luis Ricart
60-Day
P Noah Ruen
- Full Season
P Oliver Gonzalez
- Full Season
P Peter Heubeck
60-Day
P Ricardo Montero
60-Day
P Ricardo Roman
60-Day
P Roki Sasaki
15-Day
P Ryan Brown
60-Day
P Sam Horn
60-Day
SS Sam Mongelli
60-Day
P Samuel Sanchez
60-Day
P Samuel Savinon
7-Day
TWP Shohei Ohtani
15-Day
2B Tyler Fitzgerald
60-Day
P Will Klein
60-Day
P Williams Salazar
60-Day
P Wyatt Halvorson
- Full Season
1B Yeiner Fernandez
- Full Season
P Yency Almonte
- Full Season
P Zach Bates
- Full Season
P Zach Root
7-Day

Cincinnati Reds 33 reported

P Andre Vasquez
60-Day
OF Anthony Stephan
- Full Season
P Anyer Laureano
60-Day
P Ben Brutti
60-Day
CF Blake Dunn
60-Day
P Braden Osbolt
7-Day
P Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Brandon Leibrandt
7-Day
P Christian Lopez
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
C Dylan King
7-Day
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
P Hunter Greene
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
P Lisnerkin Lantigua
7-Day
P Luis Pimentel
7-Day
OF Mason Neville
7-Day
1B Michael Toglia
60-Day
P Nestor Lorant
60-Day
P Nick Sando
- Full Season
P Ovis Portes
60-Day
P Reynardo Cruz
60-Day
SS Ricky Cabrera
- Full Season
P Sam Benschoter
7-Day
CF Shane Sasaki
60-Day
P Sheng-En Lin
60-Day
1B Spencer Steer
10-Day
P Trevor Kuncl
- Full Season
P Ty Floyd
60-Day
SS Victor Acosta
7-Day