In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Reds prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 7th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 56-61 this season after they lost three out of four against the Phillies by scores of 3-6, 0-5, 10-4, and 3-7. In game four, Washington allowed six runs in the first three innings and never really had a chance in the loss. The Nationals recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Young, who went 2-2 with one RBI. Mikolas allowed 12 hits and six earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Kranick allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Washington lost all four against the Braves and two out of three against the Blue Jays.
This season, Washington has a 4.78 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .261 opponent batting average, while they have scored 623 runs with a .250 batting average and a .327 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 28 home runs and 88 RBIs, while James Wood has added 30 home runs and 73 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Cade Cavalli, who is 8-5 with a 3.52 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 122.2 innings pitched this season.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Reds are 56-58 this year after they swept the Athletics in three games by scores of 5-4, 3-2, and 6-5. In game three, Cincinnati trailed 3-1 in the fourth inning, but they scored the next five runs to escape with the win. The Reds recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Stewart, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Abbott allowed seven hits and three earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Burke picked up a save. Prior to that series, Cincinnati won three out of four against the Pirates, but lost two out of three against the Guardians before that.
This season, Cincinnati has a 4.42 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .244 opponent batting average, while they have scored 476 runs with a .230 batting average and a .310 on base percentage. Sal Stewart has led the Reds with 25 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz has added 19 home runs and 53 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is TBD.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last six games against NL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Reds have lost five of their last six games at Nationals Park.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last six games against NL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games following a win.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in each of their last three night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five home games.
- The Reds have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four road games.
Why the Cincinnati Reds will win
- The Nationals have lost eight of their last nine games.
- The Reds have won each of their last four games.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line each of their last four home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Reds have covered the run line in five of their last six road games against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven games.
- The Reds have won the first inning in four of their last five night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven games.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Reds’ last nine night games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Nationals’ last six games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Nationals’ last six night games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Reds’ last four games against NL East opponents.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Cade Cavalli has recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Cade Cavalli has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Andres Chaparro has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
- Daylen Lile has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last eight night games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts
- Jose Trevino has hit at least one home run in each of his last two appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Elly De La Cruz has recorded at least one hit in each of the Reds’ last 11 road games against NL opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (623).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (168).
- The Reds rank 30th in the league for hits this season (874).
- The Reds rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.230).
Nationals vs Reds Prediction
Cincinnati comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak, as they try to get back into the Wild Card race. The Reds are 27-27 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 23-34 at home. Washington has lost four of their last five games and they have scored three runs or fewer in all four of those losses. The Nationals are starting Cavalli, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight starts, while the Reds have not named a starter. Take Washington to get the win.