Reds vs. Nationals Picks & Best Bets 19th Jul 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Washington Nationals will take on the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action on Friday at Nationals Park, starting at 6:45 p.m. ET.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Friday's MLB matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to identify the best Reds vs. Nationals bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Reds have a 52% chance of beating the Nationals.
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Our Reds vs. Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Reds vs. Nationals picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Reds vs. Nationals Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, July 19th, 2024
- Game Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Nationals Park
- Run Line: Reds -1.5 / Nationals +1.5
- Moneyline: Reds -125 / Nationals +110
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 9.5 Runs (-105/-108)
Nationals +1.5 @ -148 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Nationals have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the Reds have a probability of 40%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -148 for the Nationals +1.5, providing a favorable 0.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Under 9.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 52% probability that the total will stay under 9.5 runs, providing an edge of 0.3%.
Reds vs. Nationals Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Cincinnati Reds at -125 via BetMGM, whilst the Washington Nationals are available at +110 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Reds are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 52% chance of prevailing.
Although the Reds are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +110 odds on the Nationals moneyline, providing an edge of 0.3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Reds vs. Nationals
Here are the best MLB player props for Friday's Reds vs. Nationals matchup.
Cincinnati Reds Prediction - Frankie Montas Over 4.5 Strikeouts (+122)
- Our top prop bet for the Reds is on Frankie Montas to record over 4.5 strikeouts.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 48.1%, giving us an edge of 3.1% the +122 odds offered by FanDuel.
Washington Nationals Prediction - Jacob Young To Get a Hit (-165)
- Our best prop bet for the Nationals is on Jacob Young to get a hit.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 71.6%, giving us an edge of 9.3% on the -165 odds available at BetMGM.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Reds vs. Nationals Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Reds vs. Nationals trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Spencer Steer to Hit a Home Run
Spencer Steer has hit at least one home run in 5 of his last 11 games (45% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +400 (20% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jacob Young of the Nationals to get a hit as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Nationals +1.5 to cover.
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