MLB matchup analysis
Reds vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds and Model Pick
Monday, September 7, 2026 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium · 9:10 PM ET
LyDia prediction: Cincinnati Reds moneyline
The case for Cincinnati Reds
The case for Los Angeles Dodgers
Why it is not official
Why the setup score is what it is
Why the price is what it is
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Cincinnati Reds is a value watch, not an official pick. LyDia projects 71.4% against a 26.6% no-vig market number, a 44.8% model edge at +265. Lab Rating 7.7/10: conviction 8.2, pitching plan 36, offense 33.27. Cincinnati Reds's pen efficiency: Effective (5.8/10). It stayed a value watch under the stricter official-pick review. Lineup check: Cincinnati Reds is swinging a hot bat (+0.095 OPS); Los Angeles Dodgers is in a cold stretch (-0.072 OPS). Recent form supports this side and is included in the unified run projection.
Game information
| Matchup | Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| First pitch | 9:10 PM ET |
| Venue | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| Starting pitchers | Chase Burns vs TBD |
| Weather | Game-time forecast: 84°F, 2% precipitation chance, 2 mph wind from SW. |
Starting pitcher matchup
Full Pitcher Matchup Tool →| Metric | Reds | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Pitching plan | Traditional starter | Role unknown |
| Expected innings | 5⅔ | 4⅔ |
| Throws | R | Not available |
| LyDia pitcher score (higher is better) | 77 | 50 |
| ERA (lower is better) | 2.79 | Not available |
| WHIP (lower is better) | 1.16 | Not available |
| K/9 (higher is better) | 10.6 | Not available |
| K-BB% (higher is better) | 20.4% | Not available |
| K% (higher is better) | 28.9% | Not available |
| BB% (lower is better) | 8.4% | Not available |
| BB/9 (lower is better) | 3.1 | Not available |
| HR/9 (lower is better) | 0.9 | Not available |
| Ground-ball rate | 40.2% | Not available |
| Fly-ball rate | 59.8% | Not available |
Pitcher edge: LyDia gives Chase Burns a 27-point edge over TBD, driven mainly by expected innings (5.6 vs 4.5).
How to read this: the scorecards above name the starters; every number lives in this table.
Strikeout Projections Full strikeout projections →
Same data source as the Pitcher Matchup Tool, where every starter on the slate is compared side by side.
Recent form
Full Stats page →Reds are 7-3 in their last 10 and averaging 5.5 runs per game over the last 15 days; Dodgers are 6-4 in their last 10 and averaging 4.3 runs per game over the last 15 days. On the season Dodgers carry the better run differential per game (+1.06 against -0.73).
| Metric | Reds | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 | 7-3 | 6-4 |
| Last 10 by venue (away team on the road, home team at home) | 5-5 on the road | 7-3 at home |
| OPS, last 15 days | 0.804 | 0.684 |
| wOBA, last 15 days (hot/cold read) | 0.351 | 0.312 |
| Runs per game, last 15 days | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| K% last 15 days (lower is better) | 24.6% | 20.4% |
Last 15 days only. Hot and cold streaks for all 30 teams live on the Stats page.
30-day offense
Full offense tool →| Last 30 days | Reds | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | 0.703 (-0.006 vs szn) | 0.696 (-0.060 vs szn) |
| Runs per game | 4.50 (+0.269 vs szn) | 4.37 (-0.560 vs szn) |
| wOBA (model offense input) | 0.310 | 0.310 (-0.022 vs szn) |
| K% (lower is better) | 25.1% | 21.1% |
Over the last 30 days the Reds have been the better offense, 0.310 wOBA to 0.310. Reds are striking out at 25.1% over the window — something the opposing starter can lean on.
Season profile
Full Stats page →| Metric | Reds | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 69-74 | 86-57 |
| Run differential / game (team quality) | -0.73 | +1.06 |
| Runs scored / game (offense, season) | 4.23 | 4.93 |
| Runs allowed / game (defense, season, lower better) | 4.97 | 3.87 |
| Season OPS | 0.709 | 0.756 |
| K% season (lower is better) | 25.3% | 20.6% |
| OPS vs opposing hand (season) | Not available | 0.762 |
Season-long team quality, not recent form. Run differential and run environment come from the season standings; splits for all 30 teams live on the Stats page, including the run environment table.
The Map
Full interactive map →Every team on today's slate, on any two axes you pick. Reds and Dodgers are highlighted.
Bullpen matchup
Full Bullpen Fatigue Index →Risk is what the model actually uses: fatigue blended with how well the pen has pitched. High fatigue with high efficiency is a tired pen that is still getting outs.
| Metric | Reds | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 9.0/10, High risk | 7.4/10, Tired |
| Efficiency | 5.8/10, Effective | 4.9/10, Average |
| Combined risk | 8.6/10, High risk | 7.5/10, Tired |
| Relief innings, last 7 days | 25.3 | 24.3 |
| Back-to-back arms | 6 | 6 |
| 7-day ERA | 2.84 | 4.81 |
| 7-day WHIP | 1.34 | 1.15 |
Fatigue measures workload. Efficiency measures recent run prevention. Combined risk is what the moneyline and totals systems use.
Run total projection
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