MLB Prediction: Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers (Tuesday, August 26 at 10:10 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | CIN | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +161 | -182 |
| Total (O/U) | 9.0 | |
| Run Line | +1.5 (-140) | -1.5 (119) |
| Last 5 RPG | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Record | 68–63 | 74–57 |
| Lines: BetMGM, BetOnline.ag, BetUS, Bovada +6 more | ||
More MLB picks: Cincinnati Reds · Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers have gone 3–2 across their last five, but the sharper betting preview points to Cincinnati Reds’ edge in this interleague meeting. The Reds’ recent slump at 1–4 with just 2.6 runs per game masks the upside of their middle-order bats, creating a buy-low window. With Los Angeles’ offense producing solid but not overwhelming totals, the underdog profile of Cincinnati aligns with a strong MLB prediction for value seekers.
Game Time
Opening pitch at Tuesday, August 26 at 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium, a balanced venue where matchups drive scoring.
Odds & Spread Line
- Cincinnati Reds: +161
- Los Angeles Dodgers: -182
Total: 9
- Run Line — Cincinnati Reds: +1.5 (-140)
- Run Line — Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (+119)
Latest Team Records
Cincinnati Reds: 68-63 (Win %: 0.519)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 74-57 (Win %: 0.565)
Injury Report
The Cincinnati Reds are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.
Los Angeles Dodgers are missing Blake Snell (Personal), listed as paternity; Roki Sasaki (Shoulder), listed as 60-Day-IL; Hyeseong Kim (Shoulder), listed as 10-Day-IL. No other significant injuries are reported.
Key Player Stats
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz: 0.275 AVG, 19 HR, 77 RBI
- Miguel Andujar: 0.31 AVG, 9 HR, 38 RBI
- Noelvi Marte: 0.3 AVG, 10 HR, 40 RBI
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani: 0.28 AVG, 45 HR, 84 RBI
- Freddie Freeman: 0.302 AVG, 18 HR, 75 RBI
- Andy Pages: 0.271 AVG, 21 HR, 71 RBI
Team Analysis
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds sit at 68–63 overall, but their 1–4 mark in the last five with only 2.6 runs per game highlights current offensive struggles. Even so, Elly De La Cruz remains a dangerous bat capable of flipping a game with one swing, providing a spark for a lineup that has underperformed in recent outings. On the road, their 32–35 record suggests inconsistency, yet it also indicates they are capable of pulling off results in difficult environments.
Noelvi Marte and Miguel Andujar bring balance behind De La Cruz, and both have shown the ability to sustain innings when the team needs baserunners. Despite muted run totals recently, the Reds’ season-long production shows they can rebound quickly, especially against a Dodgers staff carrying a higher ERA than Cincinnati Reds’. This matchup sets up as a chance for Cincinnati to leverage its pitching stability and timely hitting to upset a stronger-record opponent.
- Batting Average: 0.247
- Total Runs Scored: 593
- Home Runs: 128
- OBP: 0.318
- SLG: 0.391
- OPS: 0.709
- ERA: 3.8
- WHIP: 1.23
Away Record: 32-35 • Home Record: 36-29
Last 5 Games: 1-4 (2.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 4-6 (3.9 RPG)
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers’ 74–57 record and 42–24 home mark reflect a team that thrives on its own field, but their 3–2 record in the last five games shows they are not dominating opponents consistently. Shohei Ohtani provides elite power, yet overall team results have been mixed against quality pitching. Scoring 5.2 runs per game over the last five is solid, but it hasn’t translated into overwhelming control of outcomes.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages round out a dangerous lineup, yet the Dodgers’ pitching staff has allowed opponents to stay in games with a 4.14 ERA. That opens the door for a disciplined approach from Cincinnati to neutralize Los Angeles’ home-field advantage. While the Dodgers remain efficient offensively, their current rhythm leaves enough vulnerability for a focused Reds side to capitalize.
- Batting Average: 0.253
- Total Runs Scored: 676
- Home Runs: 196
- OBP: 0.33
- SLG: 0.439
- OPS: 0.769
- ERA: 4.14
- WHIP: 1.3
Away Record: 33-33 • Home Record: 42-24
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (5.2 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 6-4 (5.4 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
Los Angeles Dodgers lead 3–1 (Last 4 games)
- August 25, 2025: CIN 0 @ LAD 7
- July 30, 2025: LAD 2 @ CIN 5
- July 29, 2025: LAD 5 @ CIN 4
- July 28, 2025: LAD 5 @ CIN 2
Over/Under Trends
Cincinnati Reds’ last 10 games have averaged 8.8 total runs, with 5 games that would have cleared today’s total of 9.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ last 10 games have averaged 8.8 combined runs, with 4 games clearing the same number of 9.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
Cincinnati Reds’ pitching edge and the ability of De La Cruz, Andujar, and Marte to produce timely offense give them the sharper side despite their recent slump. With Los Angeles showing only modest separation in recent results and allowing opponents to stay competitive, the Reds are positioned to steal this matchup outright.
Mismatch vs perception: the Cincinnati Reds at +161 are the sharper angle.
Over/Under Prediction
Recent five-game scoring: the Los Angeles Dodgers are at 5.2 RPG and the Cincinnati Reds at 2.6 — a useful baseline against the total.
These teams are combining for 7.8 runs per game recently — below the posted total of 9.0. That points toward the Under 9.0.
Bookmakers
These lines come from: FanDuel, MyBookie.ag, BetOnline.ag, LowVig.ag, Caesars, DraftKings, Bovada, BetMGM, Fanatics, BetUS.
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