When is Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 1?

Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Date: September 30, 2025 Time: 9:08 pm EST TV Channels: ESPN and ESPN Deportes Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV Streaming App Location: Los Angeles, CA Stadium: Dodger Stadium

When is Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 2?

Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Date: October 1, 2025 Time: 9:00 pm EST TV Channels: ESPN and ESPN Deportes Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV Streaming App Location: Los Angeles, CA Stadium: Dodger Stadium

When is Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 3?

Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Date:October 2, 2025 Time: 9:00 pm EST TV Channels: ESPN and ESPN Deportes Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV Streaming App Location: Los Angeles, CA Stadium: Dodger Stadium

What are the betting odds for Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 1?

Run Line – Cincinnati Reds: +1.5 | Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 Moneyline – Cincinnati Reds: +160 | Los Angeles Dodgers: -200 Series Odds – Cincinnati Reds: +200 | Los Angeles Dodgers: -270

Who are the key players for Cincinnati Reds?

Elly De La Cruz – As the Reds' shortstop, Elly De La Cruz played 162 games in 2025, leading the team with 102 runs, 166 hits, 22 home runs, 86 RBIs, and 37 stolen bases while posting a .264 batting average and .776 OPS. TJ Friedl – Serving as the team's center fielder, TJ Friedl contributed significantly in 2025 with a .261 batting average over 152 games, tallying 82 runs, 151 hits, 14 home runs, and 53 RBIs. Spencer Steer – Playing primarily at first base, Spencer Steer hit 21 home runs and drove in 75 RBIs across 146 games, providing valuable power and run production for the Reds in 2025.

Who are the key players for the Los Angeles Dodgers?

Shohei Ohtani – Shohei Ohtani led the Los Angeles Dodgers in home runs for the 2025 season with 55 as the team's designated hitter. Andy Pages – Andy Pages, as the Dodgers' center fielder, hit 27 home runs during the 2025 season, ranking second on the team. Teoscar Hernández – Teoscar Hernández contributed significantly to the team's offense with 25 home runs from the right field position in 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani gestures towards fans after scoring a homer in the first inning

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) gestures towards fans after scoring a homer in the first inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 1 between the Cincinnati Reds and LA Dodgers, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

How to Watch The Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers NL Wild Card Series: First Pitch, TV & Streaming Info for the Game

By Russell Raunam | Last updated Oct 1, 2025 11:51 AM ET

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The final series of the 2025 Wild Card round was a shoot-out last night between the Cincinnati Reds vs the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers have all the money, all the amazing players, and are fresh off a World Series title. It showed in their 10-5 win in Dodgers Stadium in game 1.

The Reds are playing off the power of friendship after clinching a postseason berth on the last day of the season. Anything can happen, and you can watch the MLB Playoffs live without cable today to see who takes home game 2.

How to watch Reds vs. Dodgers Game 2 Tonight

Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM ET
TV Channels: ESPN and ESPN Deportes
Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV; 5-Day Free Trial
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Stadium: Dodger Stadium

Odds and Spread for Reds vs. Dodgers — Game 2 Tonight

Key Line	Reds	Dodgers
Run Line	+1.5	-1.5
Run Line Odds	+112	-136
Moneyline	+227	-287
Series Odds	+650	-900

Key players you need to watch on the Cincinnati Reds

Elly De La Cruz – As the Reds' shortstop, Elly De La Cruz played 162 games in 2025, leading the team with 102 runs, 166 hits, 22 home runs, 86 RBIs, and 37 stolen bases while posting a .264 batting average and .776 OPS.
TJ Friedl – Serving as the team's center fielder, TJ Friedl contributed significantly in 2025 with a .261 batting average over 152 games, tallying 82 runs, 151 hits, 14 home runs, and 53 RBIs.
Spencer Steer – Playing primarily at first base, Spencer Steer hit 21 home runs and drove in 75 RBIs across 146 games, providing valuable power and run production for the Reds in 2025.

Key players you need to watch on the Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani – Shohei Ohtani led the Los Angeles Dodgers in home runs for the 2025 season with 55 as the team's designated hitter.
Andy Pages – Andy Pages, as the Dodgers' center fielder, hit 27 home runs during the 2025 season, ranking second on the team.
Teoscar Hernández – Teoscar Hernández contributed significantly to the team's offense with 25 home runs from the right field position in 2025.

Key stats for the Cincinnati Reds

TEAM	R	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	HR	SB	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	OBA	SV
Reds	681	.245	.315	.391	.706	76	105	3.86	1.22	1380	494	.233	41

Key stats for the Los Angeles Dodgers

TEAM	R	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	HR	SB	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	OBA	SV
Dodgers	825	.253	.327	.441	.768	244	88	3.95	1.26	1505	563	.232	46

Who's winning the Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers series?

This will be a very tough matchup for the Reds, as the Dodgers have them beat in every position group. But the Reds will have their best chance to steal a win when their ace pitcher, Hunter Greene, takes the mound. If he gets a game 1 win, that could create enough momentum for an upset!

However, the Dodgers are a powerhouse, and this is enough of a step to the ultimate goal. I see the Dodgers sweeping the Reds, and carrying on about their business as repeat champs.

After yesterdays Wild Card games, we're currently 4-0 in predictions. Will we see another winning slate today in picks? Tune into big plays today to see.

Russell is a 22-year-old from Dallas, Texas, who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Sports Journalism. He can talk about sports all day long and is also passionate about comedy and entertainment.