Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 22, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 22, 2025 ,

MLB Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals Prediction 7/22

The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The game will be held at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, starting at 6:45 PM. Fans can expect a clear sky and calm winds on this very hot night, with coverage available on FDSOH.

Reds vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Washington Nationals +116. The Nationals have a better starting pitcher in Brad Lord, who has a lower ERA and WHIP compared to Chase Burns of the Reds. Also, the Nationals recently won against the Reds at home.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.0 (+100). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, as seen in their recent game where the Nationals won 10-8. With the Reds’ starting pitcher having a high ERA, expect more runs.

Team Trends

  • The Cincinnati Reds have a road record of 24-27 this season.
  • The Washington Nationals have a home record of 20-30 this season.
  • The Reds recently lost to the Nationals 10-8 on July 21, 2025.
  • The weather forecast for the game is very hot with a clear sky.
  • The game will be broadcast on the FDSOH channel.

Reds vs Nationals Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are set to meet the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. This game will be under the lights on a hot summer night. Fans tuning in on FDSOH will watch Chase Burns take the mound for the Reds. Burns has a 6.19 ERA and a WHIP of 1.62, with a record of 0-1. He will aim to secure his first win of the season.

On the other side, the Nationals will send Brad Lord to the hill. Lord has a 3.46 ERA and a WHIP of 1.25, with a record of 2-5. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone early. With a clear sky and calm winds, it should be a good night for baseball.

Nationals’ Key Players and Performance

The Washington Nationals have some top hitters this season. CJ Abrams stands out with a .279 batting average and 13 home runs. Nathaniel Lowe has hit 15 home runs, leading the team in this category. Brad Lord is the starting pitcher for the Nationals. He has a 3.46 ERA and a WHIP of 1.25. His record is 2 wins and 5 losses this season. The Nationals’ team batting average is .246, placing them 12th in the league. They have hit 98 home runs, ranking 21st. Their team ERA is 5.25, which is 28th in the league.

Cincinnati Reds: Key Players and Stats

Elly De La Cruz is a strong player for the Reds. He has a .279 batting average and leads the team with 18 home runs. He also has 75 runs, which ranks him third in the league. Matt McLain is another important player. He has played in 91 games with a .215 batting average. McLain has hit 11 home runs and scored 49 runs. The Reds’ starting pitcher is Chase Burns. He has an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.62. His record stands at 0 wins and 1 loss this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Nationals are a solid pick for the money line at +116. Brad Lord, their starting pitcher, has a better ERA and WHIP than the Reds’ Chase Burns. This gives the Nationals a pitching edge. Playing at home, the Nationals have already shown they can beat the Reds, as seen in their recent 10-8 win.

The over 9.0 runs is a good choice for this game. Both teams have strong hitting capabilities, as demonstrated in their recent high-scoring game. The Reds’ pitcher, Chase Burns, has a high ERA of 6.19, which could lead to more runs for the Nationals. This suggests a high-scoring game is likely again.

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