Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Nationals are set to face the Cincinnati Reds at home on Friday to kick off the second half of the season. Starting pitchers will be Frankie Montas for the
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals are set to face the Cincinnati Reds at home on Friday to kick off the second half of the season. Starting pitchers will be Frankie Montas for the Reds and Patrick Corbin for the Nationals. The Reds are favored to win with a current line of Cincinnati -119. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:45 PM Eastern.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds -119 | Nationals +108
Spread: Reds -1.5 (+137) | Nationals +1.5 (-159)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 54%.
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds dropped their final game before the All-Star break against Miami, 3-2. They finished with four hits on the day and Elly De La Cruz had both RBIs, including a home run. Nick Lodolo started and allowed two runs over 4.2 innings. The Reds pitching staff ranks just outside the top 10 in overall ERA at 3.82, performing better on the road with an ERA under 3.50. However, they have fallen to the bottom 10 in walks issued. The offense averages 4.45 runs per game, ranking 14th in the league. They have struggled at the plate and are 26th in batting average. The team is 47-50 this season and has a power ranking of 8.
Washington Nationals Analysis
The Washington Nationals fell to the Brewers in their last game before the break, ending their two-game win streak. Juan Yepez led the team with a 2-3 performance at the plate, while Jake Irvin struggled on the mound, allowing six runs over four innings. Washington has not yet announced their starting pitcher for their next game. The Nationals have a season ERA of 4.15, with better performance at home compared to away games. They have struggled in July, with a 5.21 ERA and a 5-9 record. Washington has had difficulty with hitters in scoring position but has done well in limiting home runs. The team has an average of 4.14 runs per game and has shown stronger hitting performances at Nationals Park. They have a high strikeout rate but low walk rate, making it challenging to drive runners home. The Nationals enter the next game looking to continue their recent increase in batting average. With a power ranking of 27, the Nationals rank 21st in offense, 19th in defense, and have an overall record of 77-85. They recently went 1-2 in a series against Cincinnati.