Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Cincinnati Reds will get together with the Washington Nationals for another matchup on Saturday evening. Will Nick Lodolo and the Reds settle in for a pitchers duel after a high-scoring outing on Friday? Matt McCuen is targeting the first half total with his best bet in Reds vs. Nationals.
Matt McCuen - July 20, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT
5 minCincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals will meet from our Nation's Capital on Saturday night.
As we enter the first week after the all-star break, neither team is a part of the playoff picture.
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals Prediction
The NL Wildcard remains tight as we approach the trade deadline.
Many teams in baseball are presented with the same question.
Do we buy or do we sell?
Both teams are leaning towards selling, but the final decision is still up in the air, adding an element of suspense to the upcoming games.
The Reds are within three games of the final wildcard spot.
Washington entered the all-star breakdown six games in the NL Wildcard.
Luis Garcia Jr. leads the Nats, batting .281 on the campaign.
Shortstop CJ Abrams has launched a team-high 14 home runs while knocking in 48 runs.
Jesse Winker has added eleven home runs and 43 RBIs.
MacKenzie Gore will get the nod. Gore is 6-8 with a 4.01 ERA.
The Reds will continue their quest to get back to the .500 mark.
Second baseman Johnathan India leads the team with a batting average of .275.
Elly De La Cruz has hit a team-best 17 home runs.
Spencer Steer has driven in 62 runs, which leads the Reds.
Southpaw Nick Lodolo will get the rock tonight. Lodolo is 8-3 with a 3.33 ERA.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals Prediction
We will see two high-quality arms tonight.
Lodolo has struggled lately, but is due for a solid bounce-back start today as he faces a below-average lineup.
Gore has been roughed up his last two outings, but will have a strong outing today against this Reds lineup.
Pick: Reds/Nationals F5 Under 4.5 -110 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
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