The set-up: Walker Buehler has so far struggled for the Dodgers, while Sonny Gray has looked decent for the Reds. Despite that, I think that anemic visiting side will have a difficult time at Chavez Ravine this afternoon. Cincinnati enters this game 28th in the league in runs score (56) and on-base percentage (.281).

The pitchers: Buehler (1-0, 8.25 ERA) was 8-5 with a 2.62 ERA last year. Buehler though will look to return to form vs. the Reds, as he'd give up two runs over six innings vs. them in his lone start last year.

Gray (0-2, 2.03) went four innings vs. Miami on Wednesday and had to leave early after a come-backer off his leg.

The pick: Both sluggers Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner are expected back in the line-up for the Dodgers. All things considered, I believe this line could/should in fact be a lot larger. Lay the price with confidence.

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