Dodgers and Reds square off again after LA rolled to a 7-0 series-opening win, reclaiming the NL West lead. Clayton Kershaw draws Nick Martinez, setting up a high-leverage lefty duel with Dodgers favored to press early at home.

In fantasy terms, Kershaw’s August form and Reds’ struggles against lefties tilt the scales toward LA. Ohtani and Hays anchor multi-leg bets: Ohtani over 1.5 bases and Hays over 0.5 hits look solid, while Martinez’s low strikeout rate could widen the Dodgers’ advantage.

Ohtani’s power surge against RHPs and Hays’ hot run provide appeal for daily fantasy and props, especially when paired with Kershaw’s chance at another quality start. The setup rewards careful stack-building with Dodgers’ righty-lefty dynamics in play all game long.