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Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (44-53) welcome the Cincinnati Reds (47-50) to Nationals Park Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 2-1

Prior to the All-Star break, the Reds had won 5 of their last 7 games and 3 of their last 4. They are coming off a 3-2 home loss to the Miami Marlins Sunday in a series in which the Reds won 2 of 3 games. Cincinnati is 22-22 on the road this season and 53-44 against the spread (ATS) overall.

The Nationals won 2 of 3 games at the Milwaukee Brewers in their last series, losing the Sunday finale 9-3. Washington has struggled over the last few weeks and is just 2-6 since July 7. The Nationals are 20-24 at home this season and 54-43 ATS overall.

Reds at Nationals projected starters

RHP Frankie Montas vs. LHP Patrick Corbin

Montas (4-7, 4.38 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 84 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-5 home setback to Colorado Rockies July 10
2024 away splits: 3-2, 4.24 ERA (40 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 8 HR, 7.4 K/9 in 8 starts
Career vs. Nationals: 1-0, 6.14 ERA (7 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 10 H, 2 HR, 2 BB, 5 K in 3 appearances (1 start), including 1-0 with 0.00 ERA (6 IP) in 1 start this year

Corbin (1-9, 5.57 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 105 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-2 road defeat to New York Mets July 10
2024 home splits: 0-3, 5.64 ERA (44 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.48 WHIP, 8 HR, 6.4 K/9 in 8 starts
Career vs. Reds: 5-5, 4.50 ERA (90 IP, 45 ER), 1.34 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 16 appearances (15 starts), including 0-0 with 8.31 ERA (4 1/3 IP, 4 ER) in 1 start this season

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Reds at Nationals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:33 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds -124 (bet $124 to win $100) | Nationals +106 (bet $100 to win $106)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Reds -1.5 (+132) | Nationals +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Nationals 4

Moneyline

BET REDS (-124).

The Reds have won 3 straight road games, sweeping the New York Yankees in their last series away from home. Cincinnati had won 3 of its last 4 heading into the break and could make a playoff run in the 2nd half of the season.

The Nationals started off the season well but have gone 6-14 over their last 20 games. They have lost the last 4 games in which Corbin has started. Washington is just 15-19 as a home underdog.

Considering those trends, take REDS (-124).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Reds have the better option on the mound and were consistently winning heading into the All-Star break. However, they are too risky on the run line as road favorites. Similarly, the Nationals are too expensive as home underdogs.

Avoid a run-line play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Reds offense was hot heading into the break. They scored 7 or more runs in 3 of their last 4 games and at least 5 in 6 of their last 7. Cincinnati is 5-1 O/U in its last 6 and went north of the projected total in Montas’ last 2 starts.

The Nationals went Over in their last 2 games as well, scoring at least 5 runs in 2 of their last 3. They are 6-4 O/U in Corbin’s last 10 starts. Considering those trends, back OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Reds (48-39) and Washington Nationals (34-52) wrap up a 4-game set Thursday at Nationals Park. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 3-0 after Wednesday’s 9-2 victory

The Reds have re-taken a 2-game lead in the NL Central with 3 straight wins in the nation’s capital. Cincinnati has won 4 in a row overall, and it has cut its run differential down to minus-8 on the season by outscoring Washington 20-8 in the first 3 games.

The Nationals had won 3 straight series coming into Monday’s game, but Washington is guaranteed of losing this series regardless of Thursday’s outcome. The Nats have struggled in the pitching department lately, allowing 43 runs across the past 5 games as the Over has gone 3-1-1.

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Reds at Nationals projected starters

LHP Brandon Williamson vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Williamson (1-2, 5.56 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 across 43 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K in a 12-5 home loss vs. the San Diego Padres Saturday
2023 road splits: 1-1, 5.82 ERA (17 IP, 11 ER – 2 HR) with a .266 opponent batting average (OBA) in 4 starts

Gore (4-7, 4.48 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 through 88 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 2 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 3 K in a 19-4 road loss vs. the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday
2023 home splits: 1-4, 4.75 ERA (36 IP, 19 ER – 7 HR) with a .303 OBA in 7 starts

Reds at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Nationals -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-190) | Nationals -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 6, Reds 5

Moneyline

The NATIONALS (-120) are worth a look in the series finale as Washington looks to salvage at least one victory in the 4-game set.

The first-place Reds have looked good so far in this series, but Williamson has been quite erratic in his rookie season — especially on the road.

Cincinnati is just 7-15 in its last 22 road games against a left-handed starting pitcher and 3-10 in the past 13 in Game 4 of a series, too.

Run line/Against the spread

The Reds +1.5 (-190) are quite expensive if you’d like a little insurance, and just don’t trust Cincinnati to finish off the 4-game sweep. With 2 shaky left-handed starting pitchers, no lead is going to be safe early in the contest.

PASS.

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Over/Under

OVER 10 (-105) is the lean as both Williamson and Gore have been very giving this season.

The Over is 5-0 in the past 5 road games for the Reds against left-handed starting pitchers and is 9-3 in their past 12 games overall. The Over is also 5-1 in Cincinnati’s past 6 vs. the NL East.

The Over has cashed at a 3-0-1 clip for the Nats in the past 4 games following a loss and is 3-1-1 in their past 5 games overall while going 4-1 in the previous 5 in Game 4 of a series, too.

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Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (47-39) and Washington Nationals (34-51) play the 3rd game of their 4-game set Wednesday night. First pitch from Nationals Park will be at 7:05 p.m. ET Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 2-0

The Reds are on a 3-game win streak, have won 6 of their last 7 and own a 1-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. Despite having the 4th-worst team ERA in the league (4.94), the Reds are still 8 games above .500 thanks to the major’s 7th-best run total (429).

The Nationals dropped the first 2 games of this series and have lost 3 of their last 4 after winning 5 of 6. Last in the NL East, they rank 26th in both runs scored (350) and team ERA (4.77).

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Reds at Nationals projected starters

RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. RHP Josiah Gray

Ashcraft (3-6, 6.66 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.59 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 75 2/3 innings.

10.38 ERA in June (4 starts), even after allowing just 1 run in 6 2/3 innings in last start, a no-decision, Reds home win vs. San Diego Padres Friday
Reds are 2-5 in his last 7 starts

Gray (6-6, 3.30 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 95 1/3 innings.

Allowed just 1 earned run in last 2 starts, spanning 11 1/3 innings
Pitched at least 5 innings in each of last 6 starts

Reds at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Nationals +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+135) | Nationals +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Reds at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Nationals 3

Moneyline

The Reds have been excellent on the road, going 24-18 away from home this season. The Nationals, on the other hand, have been abysmal at home, for whatever reason, going 13-29 at Nationals Park.

Gray is the one who complicates this bet a little bit because he has pitched well for Washington, but the Reds are simply the better team and have outscored the Nationals 11-6 in the 1st 2 games of this series already.

BET REDS (-120) to win outright.

Run line/Against the spread

It’s a bit risky betting the Reds to cover the run line with Ashcraft on the bump, but he was solid in his last start, allowing just 1 earned run in 6 2/3 innings. The Nationals have struggled to keep games close when they are on the losing end, with 9 of their last 10 losses coming by at least 2 runs.

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Over/Under

The Over is 1-1 in this series so far but with Gray on the mound for Washington, he could limit the damage done by Cincinnati’s potent lineup. Plus, if Ashcraft pitches the way he did in his last outing, the Reds shouldn’t have much trouble keeping the Nationals in check.

BET UNDER 9.5 (-110).

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Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (45-39) and the Washington Nationals (34-49) begin a 4-game set Monday at Nationals Park. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting in 2023; Nationals won 4-3 in 2022

The Reds are tied for 1st place in the NL Central with the Milwaukee Brewers heading into the new week. Cincinnati took 2 of 3 games from San Diego at Great American Ball Park over the weekend, including a 4-3 victory Sunday, and the Red Legs have picked up 16 wins in their past 20 games dating back to June 10.

The Nationals took 2 of 3 games from the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend in the City of Brotherly Love, including a 5-4 win in the finale on Sunday. Washington has shown some “Natitude” lately, winning 6 of its last 8 games.

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Reds at Nationals projected starters

RHP Luke Weaver vs. RHP Jake Irvin

Weaver (1-2, 6.96 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 across 64 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 K in an 11-7 road win vs. the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday
2023 road splits: 0-2, 6.11 ERA (35 1/3 IP, 24 ER – 5 HR) with a .322 opponent batting average (OBA) in 7 starts

Irvin (1-4, 4.72 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 47 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in a 7-4 road win vs. the Seattle Mariners Tuesday
2023 home splits: 0-3, 5.28 ERA (30 2/3 IP, 18 ER) with a .248 OBA in 7 starts

Reds at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Nationals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+120) | Nationals +1.5 (-145)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Reds at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 6, Reds 5

Moneyline

The NATIONALS (+105) are a solid play as home ‘dogs, although this will be a nail-biter with a lot of runs and likely plenty of lead changes.

Both starting pitchers in this matchup are very shaky, so no lead will be safe. Washington should be able to keep its positive momentum going against Weaver, who has easily been the weakest link in the Cincinnati rotation.

Run line/Against the spread

The NATIONALS +1.5 (-145) aren’t priced out of line if you just can’t pick Washington straight up and would prefer a little insurance instead.

The Nats are just 28-64 in the past 92 home games — just a .304 winning percentage — but they’ve won 4 of the past 5 games overall and have toppled Cincinnati 27 times in their last 39 meetings in D.C.

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Over/Under

OVER 10 (-115) is a solid play as Weaver and Irvin have been extremely giving. Weaver has a 6.11 ERA and .322 OBA across 35 1/3 innings across 7 road starts and Irvin has a 5.28 ERA across 30 2/3 innings in 7 home outings.

Those numbers suggest we should see plenty of offense, and additionally, batters will be aided by a 7-10 mph wind blowing out to the right-center field power alley.

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Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (48-75) and Washington Nationals (42-83) will play the final 3 games of their season series this weekend, beginning with Game 1 on Friday. First pitch from Nationals Park will be at 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Nationals lead 3-1

The Reds are currently riding a 4-game losing streak after getting swept by the Philadelphia Phillies. The offense has been putting runs across, 31 in the last 6 games, but the pitching staff has allowed 22 runs in the last 4.

The Nationals snapped their 3-game losing streak Wednesday by beating the Mariners on the road 3-1. The Nationals haven’t scored more than 3 runs in their last 4 games and rank 26th in the league in runs scored this season.

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Reds at Nationals projected starters

LHP Mike Minor vs. RHP Cade Cavalli

Minor (2-10, 6.44 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 72 2/3 IP.

Had lost 10 starts in a row before beating the Pirates on Sunday – despite allowing 5 R in 5 2/3 IP
Has allowed at least 3 runs in 11 of his 14 starts this season, including 3 straight starts with at least 4 ER allowed

Cavalli (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 1st career start. He had a 3.71 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 97 IP at Triple-A this season.

The 24-year-old is Washington’s top pitching prospect and he’ll make his MLB debut against the Reds
In 44 career starts in the minors, he went 13-3 with a 3.51 ERA and 11.4 K/9.

Reds at Nationals odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:42 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Reds +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Nationals -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-170) | Nationals -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Reds at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 5, Reds 3

Money line

The Reds are tough to trust right now, having lost 4 games in a row and now with Minor on the mound. He’s had just 1 quality start all year and has looked especially shaky in his last 2 starts, allowing a combined 19 hits in 10 2/3 innings.

Even with a rookie on the mound, I like the NATIONALS (-150) to win this game at home, extending the Reds losing streak to 5 games.

Run line/Against the spread

Neither the Reds nor the Nationals are above .500 against the spread this season, and the Reds only covered the spread once in their 4-game series with the Phillies.

The Nationals have at least been keeping games close when they do lose, with each of their last 5 losses coming by 2 runs or fewer – and winning 3 games by at least 2 runs in that same span.

Bet the NATIONALS -1.5 (+135) to cover the spread against a bad pitcher, which could jumpstart the offense.

Over/Under

As poorly as Minor is pitching right now, and even with a debutant on the bump for the Nationals, I don’t think this will be a terribly high-scoring game. The Nationals offense is struggling and Cavalli could have some success against Cincinnati.

I like the UNDER 8.5 (-102) tonight.

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Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (20-25) visit the nation’s capital Tuesday to start a three-game set with the Washington Nationals (20-23) at Nationals Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Cincinnati, which is 3-8 in its last 11 games, lost back-to-back games to the Milwaukee Brewers to drop its previous series 2-1 after being swept in a four-game series by the San Francisco Giants.

Washington swept the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series this past weekend and has won seven of the past 11 games.

Season series: 0-0.

RHP Tyler Mahle is on the hill for the Reds. Mahle is 2-2 with a 4.20 ERA (45 IP, 21 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 across nine starts.

Last outing: Loss, 19-4, in 2 IP with 7 ER, 7 H, 2 BB and 2 K vs. the Giants Thursday.
Career vs. the Nationals: 1-1 with a 12.15 ERA (6 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 2.10 WHIP and 12.2 K/9 over two starts.
- Vs. Nationals on the current roster: 61 at-bats with a .295/.413/.525 slash line, 15/11 K/BB, 4 HR and 14 RBIs.

RHP Max Scherzer is the projected starter for the Nationals. Scherzer is 4-2 with a 2.24 ERA (56 1/3 IP, 14 ER), 0.85 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 12.1 K/9 across nine starts.

Last outing: Win, 4-3, in 5 IP with 2 ER, 5 H, 4 BB and 8 K Wednesday at the Chicago Cubs.
Career vs. the Reds: 5-1 with a 2.01 ERA (44 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 0.90 WHIP and 13.7 K/9 over seven starts.
- Vs. Reds on the current roster: 101 at-bats with a .158/.234/.287 slash line, 45/9 K/BB, 3 HR and 9 RBIs.

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Reds at Nationals odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Reds +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Nationals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Reds +1.5 (-145) | Nationals -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Nationals 8, Reds 1

Money line (ML)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Nationals (-175) since I’d entertain throwing Washington’s money line into a parlay with another similarly priced favorite for a plus-money payout.

However, outright I’m going to stay away because of how inconsistent Washington’s lineup has been thus far and 2021 baseball being a three-outcome sport (walk, strikeout or home run).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

BET the NATIONALS -1.5 (+120) for 1 unit because of their overwhelming starting pitching edge and their lineup should be able to add to any lead against Cincinnati’s weak bullpen.

Scherzer’s basic pitching numbers against this Cincinnati lineup are awesome and his advanced pitching numbers are even more impressive.

Statcast tracked 45 plate appearances by Reds on the current roster vs. Scherzer and he has an absurd 51.1% strikeout rate with a 1.58 FIP and .223 wOBA.

Mahle’s advanced pitching numbers vs. this Washington roster is even more worrisome than his basic stats.

Mahle has a 6.68 FIP with a .385 wOBA and just a 20.8% strikeout rate against the Nationals (72 plate appearances).

Furthermore, Cincinnati relievers are 23rd in both WAR and SIERA, 22nd in home runs allowed per nine innings and 28th in xFIP.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS with a “lean” to the Under 7.5 (-105) despite what my predicted score is because Scherzer is on the mound and Washington has the highest Under percentage. However, Cincinnati has the highest Over percentage.

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