On Sunday, May 04, 2025, the Washington Nationals will visit the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM under the lights. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.

Nationals vs. Reds Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Nationals MoneyLine 103. The Nationals present a good value as the underdog. MacKenzie Gore’s solid ERA and high strikeout rate could give them an edge.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-112). Both teams have shown strong pitching stats, especially the Reds with a low team ERA and WHIP, suggesting a lower scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Washington Nationals have a home record of 9-7 this season.
• The Cincinnati Reds have a road record of 9-7 this season.
• In a recent game, the Nationals had 11 hits against the Phillies but lost 7-6.
• Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo struck out 9 batters in a game against the Rockies.
• The Nationals are 7 games back in the NL East, while the Reds are 3 games back in the NL Central.

Nationals vs Reds Preview

The Washington Nationals are set to take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. MacKenzie Gore will start for the Nationals. He has a 2-3 record with a 3.51 ERA this season. Gore has struck out 59 batters in 41 innings. His performance on the mound will be key for the Nationals.

On the other side, the Reds will have Nick Martinez as their starting pitcher. Martinez has a 1-3 record with a 4.68 ERA. He has pitched 32 2/3 innings this season. The Reds will look to him to contain the Nationals’ lineup. Both teams aim to gain an edge in this evening game.

Reds Ready to Hit Hard

The Cincinnati Reds are having a strong season so far. Elly De La Cruz leads the team with a .275 batting average. He has hit 5 home runs and driven in 25 runs. TJ Friedl is another key player for the Reds. He has played in 32 games and has a .271 batting average. Friedl has also scored 18 runs, ranking second on the team. Gavin Lux adds depth to the Reds lineup. Lux has a .311 batting average and has driven in 15 runs. He has played in 31 games this season.

Nationals Aim for Strong Performance

James Wood is a key player for the Washington Nationals. He has played in 34 games with a .273 batting average. Wood leads the team with 9 home runs and 21 runs. Nathaniel Lowe has also contributed to the Nationals’ lineup. He has a .252 batting average and has driven in 27 runs. Lowe ranks second on the team with 6 home runs. CJ Abrams adds strength to the Nationals’ roster. He has a .289 batting average and has hit 4 home runs. Abrams has scored 13 runs in 21 games.

Final Betting Pick

The Nationals’ money line at 103 is a solid pick due to MacKenzie Gore’s strong performance this season. With an ERA of 3.51 and a high strikeout rate of 12.95 K/9, Gore can limit the Reds’ offense. The Nationals have also shown they can compete, with key players like James Wood and Nathaniel Lowe leading in home runs and RBIs.

The under 8.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching strengths. The Reds have a low team ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.12, indicating they can keep the Nationals’ scoring in check. With both teams having strong pitching, a lower-scoring game is likely. This makes the under 8.5 a reasonable choice for this matchup.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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