On the evening of May 17, 2024, Major League Baseball fans are set for an exciting clash as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, starting at 10:10 pm under mostly clear skies. Frankie Montas, with an ERA of 4.200, will start for the Reds, while James Paxton, who carries an impressive ERA of 2.583, will take the mound for the Dodgers.

In the 2024 season, the Reds are currently 12th in the NL Central Division with a 19-25 record, showing a winning percentage of .430. They hold a divisional record of 1-2 and are ranked 4th in their division. The Reds have won 3 of their last 10 games, with a current streak of one win. They are 9-13 at home and 10-12 on the road, with a balanced performance in day and night games, winning 9 and 10 games respectively. The team has scored 190 runs while conceding 188.

Conversely, the Dodgers are performing better, placed 2nd in the NL West Division with a record of 29-17, which equates to a .630 winning percentage. They are leading their division with a record of 10-7. Despite recent struggles resulting in a two-game losing streak, they have won 6 of their last 10 matchups. The Dodgers boast a strong home record of 15-9 and are also formidable on the road with a 14-8 record. Particularly powerful in night games, they have tallied 20 wins compared to 9 in day games, amassing 239 runs and allowing 163 runs overall.

Focusing on the betting aspect of the game, the point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Dodgers. The over/under for total runs scored in the game is set at 9.0. For those looking at moneyline options, the odds are -216 for a Dodgers win at home and +181 for a Reds victory on the road. These numbers suggest that the Dodgers are expected to have a strong showing, likely outplaying the Reds based on their recent form and home field advantage.