Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Odds, Picks & Player Props (Game 1)

• The Los Angeles Dodgers (Blake Snell) host the Cincinnati Reds (Hunter Greene) in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series tonight
• Reigning World Series-champion Los Angeles enters as a big home favorite on the moneyline
• Below, find the latest Reds vs Dodgers odds and player props, plus the bets picks and predictions for Game 1 on Sep. 30

With two-time Cy Young-winner Blake Snell on the mound, the Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69, 52-29 home) look to take control of their NL Wild Card series with the Cincinnati Reds (83-79, 38-43 away) in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Chavez Ravine (6:08 pm PT/9:08 pm ET). Cincinnati counters with their own ace, flame-throwing righty Hunter Greene, setting the stage for an electrifying pitcher’s duel.

Below, find the Reds vs Dodgers Game 1 odds, starting pitcher-vs-batter stats, CIN vs LAD player props, and my favorite Reds vs Dodgers picks for Game 1.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Odds

The odds heavily favor the Dodgers taking a 1-0 lead in the short best-of-three series, with LAD listed at -200 or shorter. The Reds are as long as +172 to earn the Game 1 upset. Removing the vig, the moneyline odds give Los Angeles a 63.6% implied win probability, leaving just 36.4% for Cincinnati.

The Dodgers are barely in plus-money to win by multiple runs, listed at -1.5 (+110). The Reds are -128 to keep the score within a run. The game total is sitting at 7.0 at almost all sportsbooks, though with heavy-ish juice on the over.

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The 2025 World Series odds list the Dodgers as the +513 third-favorite (on average) to repeat as champs, trailing only the Philadelphia Phillies (+425) and Seattle Mariners (+488).

CIN vs LAD Odds Movement

The betting market has seen significant movement since the opening lines were released. The Dodgers’ moneyline opened around -168 and has been steamed up to -196, a substantial 28-cent shift that reflects heavy betting volume on the home favorite. As of 3:10 pm ET, the Dodgers were getting 72% of moneyline handle (on 86% of ML wagers) and 66% of runline handle (on 71% of ATS handle) in Tuesday’s MLB public betting percentages.

The total opened at 7.5 runs before dropping to a flat 7.0. This half-run move is substantial and points directly to the market’s respect for the two starting pitchers, combined with Dodger Stadium’s pitcher-friendly dimensions. The under has clearly been the target of sharp money.

Greene vs Snell: Starting Pitcher-vs-Batter History

The Dodger lineup has twice as much experience against Greene than the Reds against Snell, which typically favors the batter. Snell has also been lights out against the Cincinnati lineup over the years.

Cincinnati Reds Batters vs Blake Snell

The Lefty Snell relies heavily on a four-seam fastball that sits in the mid-90s, a devastating slider, a sharp curveball, and a deceptive changeup. His pitch mix has been an absolute nightmare for the Cincinnati hitters, who are batting .104 with a miniscule .314 OPS in 48 career at-bats. Miguel Andujar has the only extra-base hit (a double) and only RBI. Spencer Steer has been particularly awful against Snell, going 1-for-6 with four strikeouts.

Limited to just 61.1 innings this season due to injury, Snell didn’t make an appearance against the Reds in 2025. His last start against Cincinnati came in August 2024 while still with the Giants, and it was historic in nature. Snell threw a no-hitter, recording 11 strikeouts and allowing just three walks.

Los Angeles Dodgers Career Statistics vs Hunter Greene

The Dodgers’ lineup has had considerable success against Greene. While his elite velocity can generate strikeouts, Los Angeles batters have managed to barrel up his pitches for significant power, blasting five home runs and an above-average .794 OPS in 90 at-bats.

Max Muncy and Andy Pages have been particularly destructive, both hitting .600 with immense slugging. Leadoff man Mookie Betts has also handled Greene well, hitting .333 in nine at-bats without a single strikeout. Greene will need to be extremely careful with the heart of this order, as they have proven they can turn his high-octane fastball into extra-base hits.

Much LA’s damage against Greene stems from his lone start at Chavez Ravine this season (Aug 25), when he was tagged for five runs (three earned) on six hits (two homers) and two walks over 5.0 innings in a 7-0 LAD win.

CIN Reds vs LA Dodgers Player Props for Game 1

MLB player props as of September 30 at FanDuel.

Blake Snell’s strikeout line of 6.5 is wildly attainable against a Reds team that ranked in the top 10 in strikeout per game (8.73) and has done nothing but flail against the Dodger lefty. The over (-128) holds value despite the fairly high juice.

Greene’s strikeout line of 5.5 is even more heavily juiced to the over at -152. He possesses elite strikeout stuff. If he had enough innings to qualify for the MLB leaderboards, his 31.4% K-rate would have been second to only Tarik Skubal. However, his history against the Dodgers’ lineup suggests his Earned Runs prop of 2.5 could be in jeopardy. The Dodgers’ left-handed bats, particularly Muncy and Freeman, have had his number, making the over (+119) an intriguing option.

Among the hitters, Freeman’s total bases prop at 1.5 (+118) is alluring. He has an .867 OPS against Greene, including three extra-base hits in 15 at-bats. Given his past success and storied postseason history, getting plus-money on over 1.5 is a strong consideration.

Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks for Game 1

• Los Angeles Dodgers moneyline (-200) at BetMGM
• Freddie Freeman over 1.5 Total Bases (+125) at Underdog
• Greene over 5.5 Ks (-143) at BetRivers

The Reds’ futile history against Snell is a massive factor in handicapping this game. It would have been nice to get LAD at their opening line of -168, or even -196 earlier on gameday, but the line has moved for good reason. Snell brings a Cy Young-caliber arsenal to the mound for the Dodgers. His postseason experience isn’t immaculate (3.33 ERA. 1.25 WHIP in 48.2 innings). But he has plenty of postseason experience, unlike Greene, who will be making his first playoff start tonight against a lineup that’s had his number.

The Dodgers have also been nearly unbeatable in recent playoff games, going 5-1 in their last six, and they’ve dominated the Reds with a 5-1 record in their last six encounters. Backing the Dodgers on the moneyline is the safe play.