This bet on the Reds is about the price and the Reds ushering in a new era of young stars, and also their two-game win streak. This is strictly about betting against the inner-mind games Noah Syndergaard is playing with himself as the Dodgers have lost his last three starts with it being his fault. He’s allowed 14 runs between those three starts and he insinuated doubt about his present form after his last start. Reds to win.

Should the Dodgers be -170 road favorites Wednesday behind struggling Noah Syndergaard (1-4, 6.54)? Don't really think so. Maybe in Oakland. On the road, "Thor" is 0-2 with a 9.90 ERA. He might get shipped to the bullpen or cut if he is knocked around again here. The Dodgers used their three highest-leverage relievers in Tuesday's loss with Caleb Ferguson blowing the save (and slugger Max Muncy left in the seventh inning -- although it might have been for defensive purposes). Doesn't mean they aren't available here but each also did pitch Sunday. I'm starting to like the Reds a little personally; now that mega-prospect Elly De La Cruz (1-for-3, 2 BB in debut tonight) is in the Show, they have serious offensive talent.