Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Nationals will wrap up their opening series on the road against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, following a loss on opening day and a day off on Friday. Both
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals will wrap up their opening series on the road against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, following a loss on opening day and a day off on Friday. Both teams have key players on the injured list. The Nationals have pitcher Jake Irvin starting, while the Reds have Nick Martinez on the mound. Cincinnati is the betting favorite with a current line of -176.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +150 | Reds -176
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-130) | Reds -1.5 (+110)
Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 64%.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals scored two runs on opening day, ranking 24th in the league. Eddie Rosario leads the team with a home run and two RBI. Joey Meneses has the most hits with two. The team collected six hits with a .188 batting average and .281 slugging percentage. Starter Josiah Gray struggled, giving up seven runs in four innings. The bullpen performed better, allowing just one run in four innings. The team will start Jake Irvin on Sunday. Washington is ranked 26th in offense and defense, with a power ranking of 27. They are currently 1-1 this season.
Cincinnati Reds Analysis
In their opening day victory, the Cincinnati Reds scored nine runs with Nick Martini leading the way with two home runs and five RBI. Overall, the team has a batting average of .294 and slugging percentage of .559 after one game. On the mound, Frankie Montas pitched six shutout innings with a 0.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP. However, reliever Emilio Pagan struggled, allowing two hits and two runs including a home run in one inning. Nick Martinez will be pitching for Washington on Sunday, with a record of 6-4 and an ERA of 3.43 in 2023. The Reds have a power ranking of 17, ranking #4 for offense and #6 for defense, with a 1-1 overall record. Washington has gone 1-2 in their last three matchups against Cincinnati. If interested in betting on the Reds, sign up at BetMGM sportsbook with code WAWBET for a first bet offer of up to $1,500 in bonus bets.