Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
In the second game of a three-game series in Cincinnati, the Nationals will look to even things up after falling to the Reds 8-2 in the season opener. Patrick Corbin will
Game outlook
In the second game of a three-game series in Cincinnati, the Nationals will look to even things up after falling to the Reds 8-2 in the season opener. Patrick Corbin will take the mound for the Nationals, while Hunter Greene will start for the Reds. Cincinnati is favored to win at -162, with the line remaining steady. Will the Nationals bounce back or will the Reds continue their winning streak? Stay tuned to find out.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +144 | Reds -162
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-144) | Reds -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 62%.
Washington Nationals
In the opening game of the series, the Washington Nationals struggled to score runs and ultimately suffered a loss, putting them at 0-1 for the season and tied for last place in the NL East. They recorded six hits against Cincinnati, with Joey Meneses being the only player with two hits. Eddie Rosario hit a two-run homer for Washington's only runs. Starting pitcher Josiah Gray took the loss after allowing seven runs in four innings. Patrick Corbin is set to make his first start of the season for the Nationals, coming off a season where he led the league in losses. With a power ranking of 27, Washington ranks poorly in offense and defense, and are still looking for their first win of the season.