The Cincinnati Reds host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series starting Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. at Great American Ball Park.

Game Details and Records:

• Series dates: Game 1 (6:40 PM), Game 2 (6:40 PM), Game 3 (12:35 PM)
• Dodgers record: 40-25 (20-13 road)
• Reds record: 23-43 (12-20 home)
• Recent form: Dodgers (5-5 last 10), Reds (3-7 last 10)

Pitching Matchup:

• Reds: Tyler Mahle (2-5, 4.46 ERA, 86 K)
• Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (8-0, 1.42 ERA, 60 K)

Last Outings:

• Mahle: 9 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 12 K (No Decision)
• Gonsolin: 6.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 9 K, 2 BB (Win)

Betting Outlook:

• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (all three games)
• The Dodgers are favored despite playing away due to superior overall performance
• While the Reds have home advantage, their recent sweep by Milwaukee suggests continuing struggles

Analysis: The Dodgers' superior record and pitching matchup make them strong favorites. While the Reds could potentially cover the spread in low-scoring games, betting on the Dodgers -1.5 appears to be the more profitable option across all three games.

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