Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction 9/16/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds will meet Tuesday night in the opening game of a National League series at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at this matchup from a betting perspective.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Tuesday’s contest with a 92-59 overall record (1st in the National League West) and a 45-31 mark on the road. The Dodgers offense has performed exceptionally well this season. Los Angeles has compiled 745 runs scored (4th in MLB), 244 doubles, 186 home runs and a .255 team batting average which ranks second in Major League Baseball. What did we learn? Undoubtedly, Los Angeles has been one of the most complete offensive teams in Major League Baseball throughout the 2026 regular season.

The Dodgers arrive at this contest in good form. Los Angeles has won eight of the team’s last ten games played this season, including a 6-2 defeat of the Miami Marlins four days ago.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to left hander Blake Snell in this game. In seven starts made in 2026, Snell has compiled a 4-1 win-loss record, a 1.91 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP and 51 strikeouts in 37.2 innings pitched. Blake Snell arrives at this contest in outstanding form, allowing only one earned run or less in six of his seven starts made this season. Snell will look to continue his recent dominant stretch on the mound in tomorrow night’s matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.

Turning our attention to the Los Angeles offense, the Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Ohtani has tallied 30 home runs, 80 RBIs, a .277 batting average and a robust .902 OPS which ranks fifth in Major League Baseball. Freeman has compiled a .293 batting average (10th in MLB), 16 home runs, 66 RBIs, 32 doubles and an .818 OPS.                                                                  

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds enter Tuesday’s matchup with a 70-81 overall record (5th in the National League Central) and a 36-40 mark at home. The Reds arrive at tomorrow night’s game in below average form. Cincinnati has lost seven of the team’s last eight games played this season, including a 13-9 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers last week.

The Reds will start left hander Andrew Abbott in this contest. In 30 starts made in 2026, Abbott has compiled a 6-10 win-loss record, a 4.78 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP and 120 strikeouts in 154.1 innings pitched. Andrew Abbott has struggled recently, allowing seven earned runs or more in two of his last three starts made this season.

The Reds lineup features shortstop Elly De La Cruz and first baseman Sal Stewart. Elly De La Cruz has tallied a .283 batting average, 25 home runs, 69 RBIs and an .868 OPS which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball. Sal Stewart has amassed 31 home runs, 107 RBIs (1st in MLB) and a .264 batting average this season.                   

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win.

• Starting pitching. Blake Snell has compiled a 4-1 win-loss record, a 1.91 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP and 51 strikeouts in 37.2 innings pitched.

• Recent form. The Dodgers have won eight of the team’s last ten games.

• Ability to win on the road. The Los Angeles Dodgers have amassed a 45-31 record away from home.  

• Offensive production. Los Angeles has tallied 745 runs which ranks fourth in Major League Baseball.    

Why the Cincinnati Reds will win.

• Home field advantage. The Reds have played competitive baseball at Great American Ball Park.

• Starting pitching. Andrew Abbott has compiled a 6-10 win-loss record, a 4.78 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP and 120 strikeouts in 154.1 innings pitched

• Enhanced motivation. The Cincinnati Reds have lost seven of the team’s last eight games.   

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds Prediction

In my view, this matchup favors the Los Angeles Dodgers. Why? Los Angeles starting pitcher Blake Snell arrives at this contest in outstanding form, allowing only one earned run or less in six of his seven starts made this season. Conversely, Cincinnati hurler Andrew Abbott has struggled recently, allowing seven earned runs or more in two of his last three starts made in 2026. With that said, I am backing the Los Angeles Dodgers to cover the 1.5 runs in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5