Introduction

Be prepared for an electrifying American League and National League showdown as the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals are set to face off. Both teams are coming into this matchup with different forms and will be looking to outsmart each other in a bid to climb up in their respective league standings.

Game Time

Matchup set for Tuesday, July 22 at 06:45 PM ET at Nationals Park, a fairly neutral venue.

Moneyline Odds

Cincinnati Reds: -141
Washington Nationals: +115
Over/Under Line: 9.0

Latest Team Records

Cincinnati Reds have a record of 52-48 with a win percentage of 0.52, while the Washington Nationals hold a record of 39-60 with a win percentage of 0.394.

Injury Report

Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.

Key Player Stats

Cincinnati Reds

• Elly De La Cruz: 0.281 AVG, 18 HR, 65 RBI
• TJ Friedl: 0.267 AVG, 9 HR, 33 RBI
• Spencer Steer: 0.249 AVG, 11 HR, 40 RBI

Washington Nationals

• James Wood: 0.272 AVG, 24 HR, 69 RBI
• CJ Abrams: 0.283 AVG, 13 HR, 36 RBI
• Nathaniel Lowe: 0.229 AVG, 15 HR, 62 RBI

Team Analysis

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are proving to be a formidable contender this season. They seem to have found the rhythm in their game recently, winning four out of their last five games—an obvious contrast to their inconsistent earlier form. They have shown remarkable offensive potential with players like Elly De La Cruz and TJ Friedl in their lineup, both of whom have been essential to their recent success. The Reds will certainly rely on these key players to maintain their momentum.

The Reds’ away record may reflect a bit of unpredictability, but they seem to minimize this disadvantage with impressive offensive performance. Furthermore, they have lately been consistent, shown by their 6-4 record in the last ten games. If they maintain their current form, bettors could be in for a rewarding event.

• Batting Average: 0.246
• Total Runs Scored: 456
• Home Runs: 107
• OPS: 0.715
• ERA: 3.87
• WHIP: 1.24

Away Record: 24-26 • Home Record: 28-22
Last 5 Games: 4-1 (4.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 6-4 (4.1 RPG)

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Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals, despite showing glimmers of competitiveness, have struggled with consistency and seem to be looking to turn things around. Their recent form indicates a slump, having only secured a single victory in their last five games. However, players like James Wood and CJ Abrams have exhibited decent performance through the season and can potentially instigate a rebound.

With a weaker home record, the onus falls on the Nationals’ ability to strengthen and regain their confidence by maximizing their potential on the field. While they have a tough challenge against the Reds, their dynamic scoring potential gives them a shot, especially if they can get their campaign back on track.

• Batting Average: 0.244
• Total Runs Scored: 424
• Home Runs: 97
• OPS: 0.698
• ERA: 5.22
• WHIP: 1.41

Away Record: 20-30 • Home Record: 19-30
Last 5 Games: 1-4 (2.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 2-8 (3.1 RPG)

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Head-to-Head History

Washington Nationals 2–1 Cincinnati Reds (Last 3 games)

• 2025-05-04: WSH 4 @ CIN 1
• 2025-05-03: WSH 11 @ CIN 6
• 2025-05-02: WSH 1 @ CIN 6

Over/Under Trends

Cincinnati Reds‘s recent games have seen an average of 6.3 total runs scored per game over their last 7 matchups, with 2 games going over the total line.

Washington Nationals‘s recent games have averaged 9.0 total runs per game over their last 6 matchups, with 2 games going over the total of 9.0.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

In consideration of recent performances and current forms, the Cincinnati Reds demonstrate a more stable and consistent output. They have a budding offensive stronghold and are heading into this game with a strong momentum having secured four victories in their last five games. Risk-takers may see value opportunities lying in favor of the Reds.

Given recent form and matchup edges, the Cincinnati Reds at -141 are the smart side.

Over/Under Prediction

Since the Washington Nationals are recently putting up 2.6 runs per game and the Cincinnati Reds are scoring an average of 4.6 runs, it’s likely that this matchup could fall under the posted total of 9.0. These teams are combining for 7.2 runs lately which is below the MLB average. Therefore, the prediction is for an Under 9.0 outcome.

Bookmakers

These lines come from: FanDuel, MyBookie.ag, LowVig.ag, BetOnline.ag, Caesars, DraftKings, Bovada, BetRivers, BetUS, BetMGM, Fanatics.

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