Reds vs. Nationals Picks & Best Bets 20th Jul 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Washington Nationals will go up against the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action on Saturday at Nationals Park, beginning at 6:45 p.m. ET.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to reveal the best Reds vs. Nationals bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Nationals have a 51% chance of defeating the Reds.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Reds vs. Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Reds vs. Nationals picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Reds vs. Nationals Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2024
- Game Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Nationals Park
- Run Line: Reds -1.5 / Nationals +1.5
- Moneyline: Reds -118 / Nationals +105
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8 Runs (-115/-105)
Nationals +1.5 @ -160 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Nationals have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the Reds have a probability of 37%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -160 for the Nationals +1.5, providing a favorable 1.9% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Under 8 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher likelihood that the total will stay under 8 runs.
Reds vs. Nationals Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Cincinnati Reds at -118 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Washington Nationals are available at +105 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Nationals are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 51% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Nationals also present the best betting value, with the odds of +105 available at BetMGM for an edge of 1.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Reds vs. Nationals
Here are the best MLB player props for Saturday's Reds vs. Nationals matchup.
Cincinnati Reds Prediction - Nick Lodolo Under 1.5 Walks Allowed (+115)
- Our top prop bet for the Reds is on Nick Lodolo to record under 1.5 walks allowed.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 53.0%, giving us an edge of 6.4% on the +115 odds offered by DraftKings.
Washington Nationals Prediction - Jacob Young To Get a Hit (-155)
- 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 71.4%, giving us an edge of 10.6% on the -155 odds available at DraftKings.
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 matchup.
Keibert Ruiz to Record an RBI
Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one RBI in 7 of his last 13 appearances (54% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +195 (34% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
James Wood to Record an RBI
James Wood has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 13 games (31%). You can place a wager on him to record another one at odds of +255 (28%), also available at DraftKings.
Stuart Fairchild to Record an RBI
Stuart Fairchild has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 14 games (36%). You can wager on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +255 (28%), again 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 placing a bet on the Nationals +1.5 to cover.
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