MLB 5*
(MLB) LA Dodgers vs. Cincinnati, 09/17/2021 7:10 PM, Score: 1 - 3
Total: 8.50 | -104.00 Under
Result: Win
Dodgers (Buehler) @ Reds (Castillo) 7:10 ET
Game# 957-958
Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

The Reds Luis Castillo has been brilliant during his last 6 home starts while posting a 1.66 ERA and he averaged a lofty 6.3 innings pitched per start. As a matter of fact, Castillo has recorded a quality start in 10 of his last 11 outings. Castillo can take comfort in knowing that his bullpen has been lights out of late while registering a staff 2.18 ERA and 0.77 WHIP. Castillo will be facing a Dodgers team that has outscored their opponents this season by a sizable average of 1.7 runs per game.. Since 2019, Castillo has pitched 14-2 to the under when facing teams that average outscoring their opponents by 0.5 or more runs per game. The Reds bats have been silent of late which is evidenced by them averaging 2.7 runs scored per game in their last 7. Furthermore, Cincinnati had 7 hits or fewer in 8 of their previous 10 games.

The Dodgers starter Walker Buehler has been unequivocally one of the 5 best pitchers in baseball this season. Buehler has a terrific 2.32 ERA and 0.95 WHIP during 29 starts in 2021. The Dodgers bullpen has a sparkling 3.18 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over their previous 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total.