Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction – 8/27/2025
The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers will play for the third night in a row on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles has dominated this series so far and will try to complete a three-game sweep here. Before these National League foes do battle, you can keep reading to get my Reds vs Dodgers prediction.
Our Reds vs Dodgers Pick
- Pick: Reds Moneyline
- Confidence: 3/5
- Claim Your Bonus Bets: Click the Claim Bonus button below to claim our DraftKings Sportsbook bonus. You can bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets INSTANTLY and over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket!
Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets Instantly + Over $200 Off NFL Sunday Ticket
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+ 
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Promo Code: Click To Claim
Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets Instantly + Over $200 Off NFL Sunday Ticket
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Promo Code: Click To Claim
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 8:40 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Nick Lodolo (Reds) vs Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers)
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: SportsNet LA, FDSOH
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Nick Lodolo will take the mound for the Reds tonight. He enters this game with a record of 8-6 and a 3.05 ERA. He faces a challenging task against the Dodgers’ lineup but has the talent to overcome the Dodgers tonight. Shohei Ohtani is 0-1 with a 4.61 ERA and he starts for Los Angeles tonight. Ohtani is still working his way back into pitching after having to stop pitching for a year. He will look to make more progress on the bump tonight.
Key Players
- Reds: Jonathan India is a consistent presence in the Reds’ lineup and will aim to make an early impact against Ohtani.
- Dodgers: The Dodgers’ bullpen will be important going into this game as Ohtani isn’t expected to last deep into this matchup.
Recent Team Streaks
- The Reds have lost two straight games to the Dodgers and they have dropped four of their last five games.
- The Dodgers have won three games in a row and two straight against the Reds.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Jonathan India | Over 0.5 RBI |
| Mookie Betts | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Shohei Ohtani | Under 5.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Dodgers lead the season series 4-1 against the Reds.
- The Dodgers have covered the runline in each of the first two games of this series.
- Cincinnati is 32-36 on the road for the season.
- The Dodgers are 43-24 at home for the season.
Reds vs Dodgers Model Projection
- Score Projection: Reds 5 – Dodgers 4
- Win Probability: Reds 50%, Dodgers 50%
Final Thoughts
I think this is going to be a closer game than anticipated from Los Angeles. Ohtani is on the mound for the Dodgers but he isn’t going deep into games just yet. Lodolo should keep the Reds competitive in this game and I think the Reds are a decent value as an underdog on the road. I’ll take the Reds as an underdog to avoid the sweep tonight.
