Reds vs. Dodgers Showdown: Which Team Holds the Key to Victory on August 26?

August 26 has rolled around, and here we are with the Cincinnati Reds (68-63) making their way to Los Angeles, ready to square off against the Dodgers (74-57) under the bright lights of Dodger Stadium. Nick Martinez is set to take the mound for the Reds, matching wits with none other than Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers’ ace, in what promises to be a gripping duel. The Dodgers took the first swing in this series with a decisive 7-0 blanking of Cincinnati, nudging their seasonal advantage to 3-1. Over the last five games, the Reds have struggled with just one win out of five, while the Dodgers have managed a modest 3-2 record. There’s a lot bubbling under the surface here, and it’s high time we crack into it—pitching matchups, live odds, fresh stats, and more. Whether you’re hunting for expert picks, best bets, or just to keep your finger on the pulse, we’ve got the breakdown that’ll get your heart racing well before the first pitch flies. Stay with us and catch every twist and turn of this late summer showdown — and for all the in-season player news, Rotoworld Player News remains the go-to for fantasy buffs and bettors alike.

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It’s Tuesday, August 26 and the Reds (68-63) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (74-57). Nick Martinez is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Clayton Kershaw for Los Angeles.

The Dodgers opened the series over the Reds with a 7-0 shutout win to move toward 3-1 versus Cincinnati this season. In the past five games, the Reds are 1-4 compared to the Dodgers who are 3-2 in that span.

Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Reds at Dodgers

• Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
• Time: 10:10PM EST
• Site: Dodger Stadium
• City: Los Angeles, CA
• Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, SNLA, MLBN

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Odds for the Reds at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

• Moneyline: Reds (+151), Dodgers (-182)
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Dodgers

• Pitching matchup for August 26, 2025: Nick Martinez vs. Clayton Kershaw
  • Reds: Nick Martinez, (10-9, 4.59 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
  • Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw, (8-2, 3.13 ERA)
    Last outing: 4.77 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Reds at Dodgers

• Los Angeles is 3-1 versus Cincinnati this season
• Los Angeles is 3-2 in the past 5 games
• Cincinnati is 1-4 in the past 5 games
• The Dodgers have won 5 straight matchups against the Reds with Clayton Kershaw opening
• In his last 5 home starts on the mound the Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has an ERA of 2.99
• The Reds have covered in 4 of their last 5 road games but they are profiting 1.74 units

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Reds and the Dodgers

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Reds and the Dodgers:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.

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