Reds vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 21

Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia hits an RBI single against the Seattle Mariners to score CJ Abrams during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, June 26, 2023, in Seattle.
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The Cincinnati Reds (-105) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (-115) on Sunday, July 21, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Washington, DC.

This season, the Reds are 47-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 56-43 ATS.

Reds vs Nationals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Andrew Abbott 9-6, 3.40 ERA
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Jake Irvin 7-8, 3.51 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds-1.5 +155O 9 -105-105
Nationals +1.5 -190U 9 -115-115

Reds vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 52.4% 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 Sunday‘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 Sunday‘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 81 games (+11.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 28 of their last 44 away games (+10.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 83 games (+9.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 49 games (+8.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 away games (+7.65 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 44 of their last 91 games (+11.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 53 of their last 91 games (+10.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 33 of their last 57 games (+7.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.50 Units / 23% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 55-44 against the Run Line (+7.35 Units / 5.71% ROI).

  • 47-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -5.55% ROI
  • 45-50 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.85 Units / -9.91% ROI
  • 50-45 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.25 Units / 0.23% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 56-43 against the Run Line (+6.73 Units / 5.2% ROI).

  • 46-53 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.15 Units / 7.85% ROI
  • 47-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.6 Units / -4.25% ROI
  • 47-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.22 Units / -4.77% ROI

Nationals vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Juan Yepez (WAS) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Jeimer Candelario (CIN) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Nationals vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jonathan India (CIN) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185

Nationals vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jeimer Candelario (CIN) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Juan Yepez (WAS) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Nationals vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Abbott (CIN) 4.5 +100 4.5 -135
Jake Irvin (WAS) 5.5 +100 5.5 -130

Andrew Abbott has walked 23 of 171 batters (14%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has walked 7 of 27 batters (26%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (3 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — first Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has allowed an OBP of .556 (27 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (3 games) — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .320 — second Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 19% (22/118) against Andrew Abbott on sliders since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 103 total IP; League Avg: 41% — first Percentile.

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed batters are hitting .500 (11-for-22) against Jake Irvin in his last two starts — 2nd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .246 — third Percentile.

Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 35% of the time (648/1,846) this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 17% — 97th Percentile.

Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 36% of the time (452/1,263) in non-two strike counts this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 16% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 21% (77/371) against Jake Irvin with runners in scoring position since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 103 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 0 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 2-11 (.154) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 28-39 (.418) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are 31-15 (.674) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .571.

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: .578.

The Nationals are just 81-126 (.391) at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .528.

The Nationals are just 63-106 (.373) after a win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .509.

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 Reds are batting just .108 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .153.

Reds hitters are slugging just .145 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Reds hitters are slugging just .173 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

The Reds are batting just .126 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .151.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of just .949 (1,787 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.087.

Nationals hitters had a Hard-Hit Rate of just 36% against RHP in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 40%.

Nationals hitters have just 2,171 strikeouts in 10,842 PA’s (20%) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 39% at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

team pitchers – away

The Nationals pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 62% of their games on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Nationals pitchers since last 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%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since the 2022 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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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.