Game:

Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers

Date:

Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025

Time:

09:08 pm EDT

Odds:

Cincinnati Reds +1.5 (+106)

Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-128)

Far from me to question Terry Francona, but I think he’s making a real mistake starting Zack Littell instead of Nick Lodolo here. Littell has a higher ERA and WHIP than Lodolo.

The Dodgers led the National League in runs, homers and slugging percentage. They showed that muscle in yesterday’s Game One of this series scoring 10 runs while knocking out a hot Hunter Greene.

The Dodgers entered the playoffs allowing the lowest batting average of any team in September at .173. They have Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.49 ERA) starting today backed by a wealth of unused starting pitchers in the bullpen if needed, including Tyler Glasnow, Clayton Kershaw and Roki Sasaki.

LA, though, may not even have to dip into their bullpen given how well Yamamoto has pitched. Yamamoto has allowed only three earned runs in his last five starts spanning 34 innings. Current Reds have hit just .175 against him in their careers.

Yamamoto had four postseason starts last year – and the Dodgers won each of them by more than one run.

The Reds’ mediocre offense can’t keep up. Elly De La Cruz is their only feared hitter.

The Dodgers have won by more than one run in 11 of their last 13 victories.

Play: (908) Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-128)

Share play

Premium picks from Stephen Nover

Stephen Nover is 11-4 the four weeks on his NFL premium plays, including 8-1 on his last nine, out to beat the NFL for the 28th time in 33 years! Stephen is very strong on Sunday's card finding five plays. Ensure yourself of holding a sharp edge by banking Stephen's discounted 5-0 Sunday Sweep Package.
Wisconsin native Stephen Nover has closely followed the Packers for more than 60 years, even covering the team during his Wisconsin sports writing days. Stephen's deep knowledge of the Packers and elite sources have helped him win close to 65 percent of the Packers games he has gotten involved with through the years. Stephen enters Sunday going 11-4 on his last 15 NFL premium plays. Are the Packers the right side against the Steelers? Don't guess. Arm yourself with Stephen's long-time expertise, top analysis and powerful track record to finish your Sunday on a huge winning note!
Whether it is short-term where he is unbeaten the past three weeks, or long-term where he is 107-80-4, Stephen Nover beats NFL totals. The key is picking his spots carefully. This Buccaneers-Saints Over/Under on the Sunday NFL card is worthy of a strong investment. Stack the odds high in your favor by coming on board!
Stephen Nover continued his sizzling ways cashing a rocking chair winner with the Chargers this past Thursday pushing his NFL premium play hot streak to 8-1. Profits keep rolling as Stephen has found his biggest October bet on Sunday's menu.
Stephen Nover has found his NFL Non-Conference Game of the Year and it comes at a great time as Stephen is a sizzling 8-1 on his last nine NFL premium plays after cashing a rocking chair winner with the Chargers on Thursday. Stick with the hot expert and keep turning a major profit!

Sign Up Now

Get picks directly to your inbox

Gamble Responsibly. Gambling involves risk.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Problem Gambling Hotline.
1-800-522-4700 | ncpgambling.org