Here is the Pickwatch BetSmart Preview for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Round in the 2025 MLB Playoffs.

Reds vs. Dodgers Game Info

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 9:08 p.m. ET
Location: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California
TV: ESPN

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Info

Spread / Run Line
- Reds +1.5 (-134)
- Dodgers -1.5 (+112)
Moneyline
- Reds +160
- Dodgers -190
Total (Over/Under)
- Over 7 (-120)
- Under 7 (-102)

*Odds via FanDuel

Season Betting Trends

Moneyline
- Reds: 83–79
- Dodgers: 93–69
Run Line
- Reds: 82-80
- Dodgers: 72-90
Totals (Over-Under)
- Reds: 60-92-10
- Dodgers: 77-79-6

Cincinnati Reds (83–79) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (93–69) Preview

The Reds limped into the postseason with a tiebreaker, finishing 83–79 to clinch the Wild Card spot. Meanwhile, the Dodgers cruised to the NL West crown and enter with home-field for the series.

Los Angeles will counter with Blake Snell on the mound for Game 1, a lefty who’s posted a ~2.35 ERA recently. Cincinnati will send Hunter Greene, their ace, who put up a 2.76 ERA in 2025.

The Dodgers’ offense, led by stars like Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, projects to be a major threat, especially with the Reds’ struggles against left-handed pitching (batting ~.229 vs LHP). Meanwhile, the Reds’ bullpen has had its ups and downs — if Greene can’t push deep into the game, Cincinnati will be vulnerable late.

Market expectations lean Dodgers heavily, reflecting both their regular season dominance and pitching edge in Game 1. Some models forecast a modest blowout, though if Reds get timely hits or Snell falters, there’s room for an upset.

Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Dodgers lead the all-time regular-season series 1,211-1,164 over the Reds. Here are the last 5 head-to-head outcomes:

Dodgers 5, Reds 1 — August 27, 2025
Dodgers 6, Reds 3 — August 26, 2025
Dodgers 7, Reds 0 — August 25, 2025
Reds 5, Dodgers 2 — July 30, 2025
Dodgers 5, Reds 4 — July 29, 2025

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Arbitrage

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Positive EV

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