Reds vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 19

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Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas runs up the first base line against the Houston Astros during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Houston.
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  • Reds vs Nationals Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Cincinnati Reds (+) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (+) on Friday, July 19, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45pm EDT in Washington, DC.

This season, the Reds are 47-50 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 54-43 ATS.

Reds vs Nationals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Frankie Montas 4-7, 4.40 ERA
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Patrick Corbin 1-9, 5.61 ERA

Reds vs. Nationals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds-1.5 +135O 9 +100+
Nationals +1.5 -160U 9 -120+

Reds vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Friday‘s MLB game with 54.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Hits Under in 28 of his last 47 games (+18.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 7 away games (+17.00 Units / 243% ROI)
  • Jeimer Candelario has hit the Total Bases Over in 25 of his last 41 games (+11.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Will Benson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 14 games (+11.25 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Jake Fraley has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 22 games (+10.45 Units / 45% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Lane Thomas has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 10 games at home (+18.30 Units / 183% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+12.10 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Luis Garcia has hit the Hits Under in 31 of his last 46 games (+12.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Jesse Winker has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 13 games at home (+11.60 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Jesse Winker has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 13 games at home (+11.50 Units / 88% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 47 of their last 79 games (+13.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 81 games (+11.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 27 of their last 42 away games (+10.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 48 of their last 82 games (+9.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 47 games (+8.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 89 games (+9.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 51 of their last 89 games (+8.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games at home (+7.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 41 games at home (+7.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.50 Units / 25% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 55-42 against the Run Line (+9.35 Units / 7.38% ROI).

  • 47-50 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -3.5% ROI
  • 43-50 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.85 Units / -11.99% ROI
  • 50-43 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.4 Units / 2.26% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 54-43 against the Run Line (+4.73 Units / 3.75% ROI).

  • 44-53 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 5.89% ROI
  • 45-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.6 Units / -6.22% ROI
  • 47-45 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.07 Units / -2.86% ROI

Nationals vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jeimer Candelario (CIN) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Rece Hinds (CIN) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550

Nationals vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Santiago Espinal (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Rece Hinds (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Luis Garcia (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Nationals vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jeimer Candelario (CIN) 0.5 +100 0.5 -130
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +105 0.5 -140
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Rece Hinds (CIN) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185

Nationals vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Patrick Corbin (WAS) 3.5 -155 3.5 +120
Frankie Montas (CIN) 4.5 +110 4.5 -145

Opponents have a first pitch chase rate of 23% (114/498) against Frankie Montas since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 167 total IP; League Avg: 16% — 99th Percentile.

Frankie Montas has allowed a slugging percentage of .609 (28 Total Bases / 46 ABs) this month (2 games) — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .395 — second Percentile.

Frankie Montas has allowed a slugging percentage of .889 (24 Total Bases / 27 ABs) vs left-handed batters this month (2 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .404 — second Percentile.

Frankie Montas has allowed a slugging percentage of .824 (14 Total Bases / 17 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (2 games) — tied for 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .414 — fifth Percentile.

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting .315 (212-for-673) against Patrick Corbin when going through the lineup the first time in a game since the 2022 season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .232 — fourth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .311 (130-for-418) against Patrick Corbin when going through the lineup the first time in a game since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .237 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .305 (126-for-413) against Patrick Corbin this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .236 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .247 (45-for-182) against Patrick Corbin with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .163 — first Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Reds are just 1-8 (.111) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 9-19 (.321) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 28-31 (.475) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .587.

The Reds are just 2-11 (.154) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Nationals are 9-2 (.818) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .577.

The Nationals are just 53-206 (.205) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .280.

The Nationals are just 80-126 (.388) at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .527.

The Nationals are just 29-49 (.372) after a home win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .533.

The Reds are batting just .111 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .153.

Reds hitters have 38 extra-base hits out of 70 total hits (54%) against RHP this month (13 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Reds hitters have an OBP of just .180 (256 PA’s) with two-strikes this month (13 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Reds hitters are slugging just .149 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Nationals hitters have just 557 strikeouts in 2,916 PA’s (19%) against LHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of just .952 (1,768 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.087.

The Nationals have scored first in just 38% of their road games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 55%.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of just .691 (4,863 PA’s) against LHP since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .725.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The average home run distance against the Reds pitchers this season is 390.2 feet — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 397.4

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Nationals pitchers since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Zach Brzykcy (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Stone Garrett (Washington Nationals): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Stephen Strasburg (Washington Nationals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Nick Senzel (Washington Nationals): Thumb, 10-Day IL
  • Mason Thompson (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Austin Wynns (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • Sam Moll (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Noelvi Marte (Cincinnati Reds): Suspension, Suspension
  • Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Joey Votto (Cincinnati Reds): Ankle, Out
  • Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds): Calf, 15-Day IL
  • TJ Friedl (Cincinnati Reds): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, Out
  • Alex Young (Cincinnati Reds): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Gibaut (Cincinnati Reds): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Brandon Williamson (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Connor Overton (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, Out

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