Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Cincinnati Reds 4-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Cincinnati Reds 0

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday, September 15, at Great American Ball Park. The Dodgers covered the -1.5 spread and the game finished under the 8.5 total.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds final score and game recap

The Dodgers scored in the second inning, added two runs in the third for a 3-0 lead, and held that advantage through five innings. A solo run in the seventh extended the margin to four. Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for Los Angeles while Rhett Lowder took the mound for Cincinnati.

Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds?

Los Angeles Dodgers covered the -1.5 spread, winning by four runs. The line opened and closed at -1.5 with no movement. AiQ's spread pick of Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 at 59% confidence graded as a win at the AiQ line.

Did Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds go over or under the total?

The game went under the 8.5 total, finishing at four runs—4.5 under. The total opened at 8 and rose to 8.5 before closing. AiQ's total pick was Over 8.5 at 60% confidence, resulting in a loss.

How did AiQ's Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds predictions do?

AiQ finished 2-1 across the graded picks.

AiQ correctly identified the Dodgers as the winner and the spread result, but missed the low-scoring nature of the contest.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The moneyline was Los Angeles Dodgers -243 and Cincinnati Reds +199. After vig removal, the implied win probabilities were 68% for Los Angeles and 32% for Cincinnati, with a bookmaker margin of 4.3%. The total rose half a run from 8 to 8.5. AiQ's moneyline expected value was calculated at -3.4% using a -235 price from BetMGM, indicating the market price was negative-EV. The winning moneyline paid $41.15 on a $100 stake.

Los Angeles Dodgers sit at 92-57 overall, 47-26 at home and 45-31 away. In 127 games with a recorded closing spread, they are 51-76 against the spread. On the total in those same games, they finished 60 overs and 65 unders. They have won two straight games.

Cincinnati Reds are 69-81 overall, 35-40 at home and 34-41 away. In 115 games with a recorded closing spread, they are 57-58 against the spread. On the total, they finished 62 overs and 52 unders. They have lost two straight games.

What's next for Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds?

The teams meet again Thursday, September 17, at Great American Ball Park.