The Reds play well vs the West division and against left-handed starters and they face a lefty tonight in Eric Lauer. The Reds have hit .294 as a team lifetime against Lauer in limited at bats against him with an OBP of .368. Lauer has an ERA of 5.48 on the road this season with opponents hitting .317 against him, and I expect the Reds to get to him early in this game.

The Padres have one of the worst offenses in baseball and I like the Reds here to get the win on Thursday evening.