Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction – 8/26/2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night. The Dodgers won the first game of this series 7-0 and have taken the lead back in the NL West standings. Before this National League matchup begins from Dodger Stadium, continue reading to get my Reds vs Dodgers prediction for tonight.
Our Reds vs Dodgers Pick
- Pick: Dodgers -1.5
- Confidence: 4/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:10 PM EDT
- Starting Pitchers:
- Nick Martínez (Reds) – 10-9, 4.59 ERA
- Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers) – 8-2, 3.13 ERA
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: MLB Network
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Nick Martínez takes the mound for the Reds tonight. He has a solid 10-9 record and a 4.59 ERA. In his previous outing against the Dodgers on July 30, he pitched six innings with two earned runs and seven strikeouts. He helped the Reds secure a 5-2 win in that game. Martínez faces a formidable challenge against Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw is enjoying a stellar season with an 8-2 record and a 3.13 ERA. Kershaw has been particularly dominant in August with a 4-0 record with a 1.90 ERA in four starts.
Key Players
- Andy Pages (LAD): The Dodgers’ role player hit two home runs for the Dodgers last night and contributions from players like him make the Dodgers almost unstoppable.
- Mookie Betts (LAD): Betts also hit a home run last night for the Dodgers in Monday’s win and will be a key batter for them tonight.
- Elly De La Cruz (CIN): The Reds were shut out on Monday and key hitters like De La Cruz need to step up if they want to compete tonight.
Recent Team Streaks
- Dodgers: The Dodgers have won two consecutive games and are currently holding a one-game lead in the NL West.
- Reds: The Reds lost their last game and four of their last five. They trail the Mets by 2.5 games in the race for the final NL Wild Card spot.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop Type |
|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Freddie Freeman | Over 1.5 Hits |
| Elly De La Cruz | Under 1.5 Total Bases |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Dodgers hold a 3-1 lead in their season series against the Reds this year.
- The first game of this series had seven total runs scored and stayed under the total.
- The Reds are 32-35 on the road for the season.
- The Dodgers are 42-24 at home in 2025.
Reds vs Dodgers Model Projection
- Score Projection: Reds 3 – Dodgers 5
- Win Probability: Reds 40%, Dodgers 60%
Final Thoughts
The Dodgers enter this game as heavy favorites with Clayton Kershaw on the mound. I think that status is justified as the Dodgers should win big again tonight. I recommend laying the runline with Los Angeles as they should get a second straight victory over Cincinnati at home.
