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Dodgers Poised to Outlast Reds in Playoff Race: MLB Preview

In this article, we analyze the upcoming matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the middle game of their weekend series. The Reds are coming off a 6-1 victory against the Diamondbacks while the Dodgers secured an 8-2 win over the Padres to avoid a sweep. This prediction is made prior to the conclusion of the opening game of the series at Dodger Stadium. Stay tuned for more insights from MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +156 | Dodgers -182
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-140) | Dodgers -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 65%.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in their last game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. With a 68-63 record, they are currently third in the NL Central, 13 games behind the Brewers. They are also 1.5 games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League. In their game against Arizona, the Reds recorded 11 hits, with Austin Hays leading the team with three, including a run and an RBI. Spencer Steer hit his 16th home run as part of a five-run eighth inning that secured the win. Brady Singer pitched six innings, allowing one run on one hit with nine strikeouts. Graham Ashcraft earned the win in relief. Nick Martinez will be starting for the Reds in their upcoming game against the Dodgers. He has a 10-9 record with a 4.59 ERA this season and has performed well in his previous outings against the Dodgers. Martinez has a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA at Dodger Stadium in four career relief appearances.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back from a two-game losing streak by defeating the San Diego Padres in the final game of a three-game series over the weekend. The Dodgers entered Monday tied with the Padres for the top spot in the NL West, holding the tiebreaker with a season series record of 9-4. In Sunday's game against San Diego, the Dodgers secured a victory with nine hits, led by Mookie Betts with three. Freddie Freeman hit two home runs, while Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing also contributed to the offense. Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned the win on the mound, pitching six innings and allowing two runs. Clayton Kershaw is set to start his 17th game of the season, boasting a record of 8-2 with a 3.13 ERA. In his last three outings, Kershaw has been on a winning streak with a 2.55 ERA. Kershaw has a strong career record at Dodger Stadium, with 116 wins and a 2.26 ERA in 226 starts.

Los Angeles Dodgers Poised to Outlast Cincinnati Reds in Playoff Race

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds are currently contending for playoff spots, with the Dodgers vying for the top position in the NL West and the Reds fighting for a wild card spot. Despite a recent win on Sunday after a three-game losing streak, Cincinnati maintains a record of 32-34 on the road as of Monday, while the Dodgers boast a strong home record of 41-24. Los Angeles has a talented and potent offensive lineup, particularly when playing at home. Pitcher Clayton Kershaw's four consecutive wins leading up to this game add to the Dodgers' favorable position. In contrast, the Reds have faced challenges with their bullpen. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the Los Angeles Dodgers in this matchup at home.

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