Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction and Picks, September 14, 2026

Matt McLain has been struggling a bit lately, averaging just a third of a hit per game over his last three outings. However, he faces the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team he has a chance to do well against since they have been solid against left-handed pitchers this season. The Reds have hit well against lefties, and McLain's batting average could benefit from that matchup. While the odds are pretty close, McLain just needs to get one hit, run, or RBI for this bet to pay off. Still, if he finds his rhythm against the Dodgers, there's a good chance he can get over that mark.

Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Matt McLain Over 0.5 Batter - Singles (+176)

Matt McLain has been struggling lately, averaging only 0.3 hits per game over his last three games. However, he's been solid against left-handed pitchers this season, showing he can hit well when facing them. The Reds are up against the Dodgers, who have been on a hot streak, winning 8 out of their last 10 games. Despite McLain's recent slump, there's a chance he can find his rhythm again. The Dodgers' pitching won't be easy, but McLain has a real chance to get at least one hit. The most concrete risk is how he's getting hits at only about 0.6 of his usual rate right now. With the odds at +176, it makes for a tempting pick to take him to get over 0.5 singles.

Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Sal Stewart Over 0.5 Batter - Hits + Runs + RBIs (-238)

Sal Stewart has been hitting the ball really well lately, getting hits at about 1.2 times his usual rate. Plus, tonight the wind is blowing out toward the outfield at Great American Ball Park, which is great for batters like him. The Dodgers' pitcher has been giving up runs at a rate of around 3 per nine innings, which is better than the league average, but still leaves room for Stewart to shine. Cincinnati has struggled overall lately, winning only 4 of their last 10 games and often coming behind in their matchups. With the Dodgers winning 8 of their last 10, this game could be tough. Still, Stewart's hot streak and the favorable conditions make this bet appealing. Just remember, there's always a chance it might not work out.

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