Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction 7-20-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction for this MLB Game on Saturday, July 20th at Nationals Park.

Reds Fell Short

The Reds scored four runs in the top of the 9th, but it still wasn’t enough as they ended up losing 8-5. Austin Slater finished with a hit, and he drove in two RBIs. The Reds are averaging 4.45 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.06 runs per Game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 9th. Elly De La Cruz has hit 17 home runs and driven in 43 RBis so far this season. Getting the start for the Reds will be Nick Lodolo who sits with an 8-3 record and an ERA of 3.33. In his last start against the Miami Marlins, he went 4.2 innings giving up three hits and two runs. 

Why the Reds Will Beat the Nationals

• The Reds have won each of their last four games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
• The Nationals have lost five of their last six games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
• The Reds have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against NL East opponents following a road loss.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games as home favorites against NL Central opponents.
• The Reds have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games.

Nationals Offense Impressed

The Nationals’ offense sure impressed, and they scored eight runs on Friday on the way to the victory. Juan Yepez had a strong Game, finishing with a home run, and he drove in three RBIs. The Nationals are averaging 4.14 runs, while their defense is giving up 4.55 runs per Game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 19th in the league. CJ Abrams has hit 15 home runs and driven in 48 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Nationals will be MacKenzie Gore, who sits with a 6-8 record and an ERA of 4.01. In his last start against the New York Mets, he went 4.2 innings giving up three hits and four runs. The Nats will meet the Padres after this series.

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction

The Reds have been the better team this season, and they are going to come out on top in this Game. Lodolo sits with an ERA of 3.333, and he’s going to step up in a big way here. Gore gave up four runs in his last start, and I really don’t really trust them here. The Reds’ offense is going to run up the score here, and this Game is going to get out of had nearly. Back the Reds on the money line to cash here.