Friday’s contest that pits the Washington Nationals (44-53) against the Cincinnati Reds (47-50) at Nationals Park is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-5 in favor of the Nationals. Game time is at 6:45 PM ET on July 19.

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Reds vs. Nationals Matchup Info

• When: Friday, July 19, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: BSOH
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Reds vs. Nationals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Reds 5
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs

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Reds vs. Nationals Betting Lines

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Reds Betting Insights

• Cincinnati has been chosen as the favorite in 44 games this year, and has walked away with the win 25 times (56.8%) in those games.
• This year, the Reds have won 21 of 38 games when listed as at least -122 or better on the moneyline.
• Cincinnati’s games have gone over the total in 43 of 97 opportunities.
• The Reds were the moneyline favorite in nine of their past 15 games, and they went 5-4 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Cincinnati and its opponents combined to go over the run total eight times.

Nationals Betting Insights

• Washington has put together a 35-47 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 42.7% of those games).
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +102 or longer, the Nationals have gone 32-42 (43.2%).
• Washington has played in 97 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 46 times (46-46-5).
• In 13 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Nationals have a record of 4-9.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Washington and its opponents are 8-6-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Reds vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers

Reds’ Starting Pitcher: Frankie Montás

• The 31-year-old has an ERA of 4.38, a 1.97 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.328 in 17 games this season.
• When Frankie Montas starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 3-3.
• Montás’ team is 5-12 when he starts this season.
• In Montás’ 17 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.

Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: Patrick Corbin

• During 19 games this season, the 35-year-old has a 5.57 ERA and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .305 to opposing hitters.
• The Nationals have been the moneyline underdog in 19 of Corbin’s starts this season, and they went 5-14 in those matchups.
• Corbin’s team is 5-14 over his 19 starts.
• Corbin’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in nine of 19 contests.

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