The set-up: I think the Reds obviously have a legitimate shot at winning this game outright. However, I also see it coming down to the wire, decided late or even in extra frames. As such, I'm going to lay the reasonable price for the extra 1.5 runs of insurance. The Reds won't be lacking for motivation here obviously after seven straight losses. Tyler Mahle is 1-1 with a 1.74 ERA for the Reds, sporting a sharp 31/9 K/W over 20.2 innings of work.

The pick: Julio Urias is 3-0 with a 2.81 ERA for the Dodgers. He just went seven scoreless vs. the Mariners. He owns a 26/4 K/W over 25.2 innings. Urias though looks primed for a letdown after his recent gem. Do I think the Reds would beat the Dodgers in a seven-game playoff series? I do not. Do I think they can compete hard on Monday night to try and break a seven-game slide with their best pitcher on the mound and the eyes of the World on this game? Absolutely. Lay the price, grab the 1.5 runs.

This is a 10* RUN-LINE GAME OF THE WEEK on the Reds.