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
7.6 — 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 9.5 (-115)
Simulated 11.7
Moneyline
LAD -170
CIN +145

Simulated Outcome Probability

Los Angeles Dodgers
75.7%
Cincinnati Reds
24.3%
+12.7% edge at -170
No edge at +145

Our 10,000 iterations project the Los Angeles Dodgers to win outright in 75.7% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: LAD -1.5 / CIN +1.5
LAD covers (-105) +14.7% Edge 65.9%
CIN covers (-115) 34.1%
Total O/U: 9.5
OVER (-115) +10.2% Edge 63.7%
UNDER (-105) 36.3%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: LAD starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.043).
  • • 🐂 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 75.7% of run trials, with a projected score of LAD 7.7 - CIN 4.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with LAD -1.5 covering in 65.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the OVER 9.5 which hit in 63.7% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
38.0%
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 **38.0%** 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: 35.1%). Home starter Brady Singer (K%: 18.3%, BB%: 10.1%) matchups against LAD's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.4%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

LAD

Justin Wrobleski

Away Starter
ERA 3.66
WHIP 1.14
Record 12-5
IP 140.0
SO 118
GS 22
CIN

Brady Singer

Home Starter
ERA 5.85
WHIP 1.59
Record 6-15
IP 157.0
SO 126
GS 31

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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 40 reported

OF AJ Soldra
- Full Season
P Adrian Torres
60-Day
P Ben Casparius
60-Day
P Brusdar Graterol
60-Day
P Bryan Lara
60-Day
P Carlos Ramirez
60-Day
P Christian Oliveira
60-Day
P Cullen McKay
60-Day
P Davion Hickson
- Full Season
P Diego Paez
60-Day
P Dylan Tate
- Full Season
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
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 Ryan Brown
60-Day
P Sam Horn
60-Day
SS Sam Mongelli
60-Day
P Samuel Sanchez
60-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

Cincinnati Reds 24 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 Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
P Hunter Greene
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
OF Mason Neville
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
CF Shane Sasaki
60-Day
P Sheng-En Lin
60-Day
1B Spencer Steer
60-Day
P Trevor Kuncl
- Full Season
P Ty Floyd
60-Day