#903/904 ASA PLAY ON 8* Under 11.5 Runs – Los Angeles Dodgers @ Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET - This total is just too much. We understand it based on the lack of experience of the Reds starter here and the fact that the Dodgers starter has struggled this season plus yesterday's game totaled 17 runs. However, it is simply too much especially when you take a closer look at the team and starting pitcher aspects and why this number is inflated. The Reds, prior to yesterday, had averaged just 3.7 runs scored in their last 6 games. The Dodgers, prior to yesterday's 9-8 loss in Cincinnati in Game 1 of this series, had scored an average of 4.5 runs per game in their last 4 games. The Reds are expected to start rookie Brandon Williamson here and the lefty has held opponents to a .215 batting average against in 2023 thus far. This should be a solid duel here in this one as the Dodgers are expected to start Noah Syndergaard this evening. The LA right-hander is off a tough start and has been rumored to have his starting spot on the line due to struggles this season. However, all the runs against him were with two outs each time in his most recent outing against the Nationals last week. Syndergaard pitched better than his line shows but gave up some bigger hits with 2-outs. Look for Syndergaard to bounce back here. He had allowed 16 hits in 15 innings in his 3 starts prior to that one. The fact is, with less than 2 outs he was unscored on in his last start. We think the savvy 8-year vet is going to step up his game here and give the Reds trouble and this large total gives us a lot of wiggle room here! Let’s take the Under in this one.