Dodgers vs Reds Prediction 9 September 2026
📡 The Dodgers head into Game 2 of the series riding a five-game winning streak, once again showing they can beat opponents in a variety of ways. On Monday, they topped Cincinnati 6-3, with Teoscar Hernández launching a three-run homer and Shohei Ohtani back in the lineup after his return. Tonight, Nick Lodolo will try to slow down this red-hot offense. Los Angeles have improved to 87-57 and remain in hot pursuit of Milwaukee for the best record in the National League.
Head-to-Head
📊 The Dodgers have claimed victory in eight of their last ten matchups against Cincinnati. Even more telling is the recent head-to-head series: in each of their last six meetings, Los Angeles have put up at least five runs-posting totals of 7, 6, 5, 10, 8, and 6. The Reds have struggled for some time now to contain this Dodgers lineup for a full game without conceding a big scoring stretch.
Head-to-head statistics Dodgers - Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Overview
The Dodgers have scored at least five runs in four straight games-putting up 5, 6, 7, and 6 runs, respectively. Mookie Betts sealed Sunday’s contest with a three-run homer, and just a day later, Hernández delivered the same damage with one swing. Shohei Ohtani’s return hasn’t produced any hits yet-he went 0-for-3 on Monday-but his presence alone stretches the lineup and makes life tougher for opposing pitchers.
Match Results: Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds Team Overview
The Reds arrive in Los Angeles riding a high-scoring streak against Milwaukee, but their pitching staff continues to struggle in keeping opponents in check. On Monday, even an impressive short outing from Chase Burns couldn’t turn the tide after he left the mound. Cincinnati allowed six runs, with the Dodgers landing the decisive blow against the next arm out of the bullpen. Heading into Tuesday, there’s even less early-game stability for the Reds to rely on.
Match Results: Cincinnati Reds
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Tarik Skubal gets the nod for the Dodgers, entering with an 8-7 record, a 2.86 ERA, and 159 strikeouts. In his previous outing against St. Louis, he gave up two runs over 5.2 innings despite allowing 10 hits. Even when he isn’t at his dominant best, Skubal typically keeps games within reach, giving Los Angeles’ offense the chance to stay patient and avoid chasing the score.
Nick Lodolo takes the mound for Cincinnati with a 3-3 record, a 5.08 ERA, and 69 strikeouts. His most recent start against San Diego was encouraging-two runs allowed over six innings-but prior to that, the left-hander endured a rough stretch, surrendering 14 earned runs in 16.1 innings since returning from injury. That inconsistency could prove costly against the deep Dodgers lineup.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Lodolo turned in a solid outing last time out, but one strong start doesn’t erase his overall inconsistency since returning. The Dodgers have scored at least five runs in four straight games and have hit that mark in six consecutive head-to-head meetings with Cincinnati. Betts and Hernandez are providing plenty of power, Ohtani is back in the lineup, and the depth throughout the order keeps the pressure on after the first two or three at-bats. Even if Lodolo delivers five quality innings, the Reds’ bullpen remains a weak spot, as we saw on Monday. Our pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Team Total Over 5.5.
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