Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Picks and Predictions August 25th 2025

Postseason Stakes High as Dodgers and Reds Face Off in Crucial Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers (74–57) avoided a road sweep and rebounded with a powerful performance, powered by Freddie Freeman’s pair of homers and Dalton Rushing’s go-ahead blast, to emerge tied atop the NL West. Now, they return home to host the Cincinnati Reds (68–63), who are fighting for their Wild Card lives just 1.5 games back. A look at the latest MLB final scores illustrates how thin the margins have become.

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Opening Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers –141 | Reds +119
• Total (O/U): 8.5 runs

The Reds Can Win If…

• Hunter Greene Commands the Mound — With a 2.63 ERA and recent vintage performance in Anaheim, Greene can neutralize L.A.’s firepower.
• Their Offense Maintains Momentum — Sunday’s win over Arizona, powered by Steer and Hays, reflects their ability to strike at opportune moments.
• Dodgers’ Rotation Stumbles Since Return — Greene has already beat them twice this season.

“I feel like my process is solid… I feel that, and I know that, and I embrace it.” — Hunter Greene

The Dodgers Can Win If…

• Big Bats Stay Hot — With Freeman, Ohtani, and Rushing contributing, their lineup can erupt in any inning.
• Sheehan Squashes Doubt — Even after giving up four runs in his last, he still earned the win—showing endurance.
• Star Power Brings Stable Advantage — As their rotation and bullpen settle in, L.A. can lean on experience.

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The Lean

The Dodgers come in with form, star-power, and home advantage. Expect L.A. to capitalize early and stay in command.

Projected Score: Dodgers 5, Reds 3
Pick: Dodgers Moneyline
Total Lean: Over 8.5 Runs

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