The Cincinnati Reds face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a crucial matchup between two teams looking to bounce back from disappointing weekends. The Dodgers are favored at -166, while the Reds are +140 underdogs. The run line is Reds +1.5 with an over/under of 7.5 runs.

Pitching Matchup:

• Reds: Tyler Mahle (1-1, 1.74 ERA)
• Dodgers: Julio Urias (3-0, 2.81 ERA)

Key Stats:

• Reds lead MLB in scoring (5.75 runs/game)
• Dodgers rank 2nd in runs allowed (3.29/game)
• Reds have lost 7 straight games
• Dodgers lead MLB with 15-7 record

Key Players: Reds:

• Nick Castellanos: .304 AVG, 7 HR, 14 RBI
• Tyler Naquin: .263 AVG, 6 HR, 19 RBI

Dodgers:

• Justin Turner: .346 AVG, 5 HR, 19 RBI
• Chris Taylor: 4 HR, 12 RBI
• Corey Seager: 3 HR, 15 RBI

The struggling Reds (lost 7 straight) look to snap their skid against MLB's best team. They'll need a strong start from Mahle to contain the powerful Dodgers lineup. Los Angeles aims to rebound after dropping 3 of 4 to San Diego, including Sunday's blown 7-1 lead.

With their elite pitching and deep lineup, the Dodgers remain heavy favorites despite recent struggles. However, the Reds' league-leading offense gives them upset potential if Mahle can keep the game close.

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