MLB Game Preview: Cincinnati Reds (68-64) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (75-57)

Game Details

First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET.

Betting Trends

• Dodgers have been favored 114 times and won 66 of those games (57.9%) this season.
• Los Angeles is 34–22 when favored by –182 or better on the moneyline.
• Reds have been underdogs in 70 games and collected 36 wins (51.4%) this year.
• Dodgers own a 42–24 home record and rank third in MLB with a .330 team on-base percentage.
• Cincinnati is 27–8 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
• Dodgers lead the season series 3–1 heading into Tuesday’s finale.

Key Storylines

• Los Angeles opened the series with a 7–0 shutout win Monday night, highlighted by a two-homer performance from Andy Pages and a gem from their bullpen.
• Clayton Kershaw is 4–0 with a 1.90 ERA over four August starts, looking to extend his hot month in 2025.
• Nick Martinez (10–9, 4.59 ERA, 1.20 WHIP) aims to rebound after back-to-back rough outings and keep Cincinnati in the wild-card hunt.
• Dodgers are 6–4 in their last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 20 runs, while the Reds are 4–6 and have been outscored by 10 runs over that span.

Players to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Freddie Freeman: Leads L.A. with a .302 batting average, 33 doubles and 18 home runs on the year.
• Shohei Ohtani: Club-leading 45 home runs and 84 RBI, ranking second in homers across MLB.
• Mookie Betts: Batting .248 with 17 doubles, a triple and 13 homers; carries a two-game hit streak into this contest.

Cincinnati Reds

• Elly De La Cruz: Has racked up 50 extra-base hits (26 doubles, five triples and 19 homers), pacing Cincinnati’s offense.
• Noelvi Marte: 13-for-41 with a double, a triple, two homers and five RBI over his last 10 games.
• TJ Friedl: .264 average with 18 doubles, two triples, 10 homers and 61 walks on the season.

Pitching Matchup

Both veterans bring experience: Kershaw hunts his ninth win after posting a 3.13 ERA, while Martinez looks to deliver length for a Reds staff that needs a spark.

X-Factors

• Kershaw’s starts have produced an 11–5 record for the Dodgers this season, underscoring his role as L.A.’s anchor on the bump.
• The Reds thrive in multi-homer affairs, going 27–8 when they clear two homers in a game, a trend that could keep this contest close if it materializes.