Reds vs Nationals: Prediction, Odds, & Best Bets (July 4)
Written by: Nate Hornung
Last Update: Tue Jul 04, 2023, 9:32 am ET
Read Time: 3 minutes
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The Reds are down in Washington D.C for July 4th to take on the Nationals! This game starts bright and early this morning, but we still came up with our prediction and best bets for the contest!
Let's breakdown today's matchup!
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These two teams are facing off for just the 2nd time this season today. The Reds were able to secure a 3-2 victory last night in their first meeting.
It was a rather boring game and neither team really got their bats going at all.
We saw plenty of a pitching duel last night, will be something similar today with Patrick Corbin on the mound?
Reds vs Nationals Game Information
Matchup Information
- Venue & Location: Nationals Park (Washington, D.C)
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- First Pitch: 11:05pm Eastern
- Broadcast: MLB Network
Pitching Matchup
- Cincinnati Reds: Not Available
- Washington Nationals: Patrick Corbin (5-9, 4.84 ERA)
Betting Odds
Odds courtesy of Bovada.
Runline
- Cincinnati Reds -1.5 (+135)
- Washington Nationals +1.5 (-155)
Moneyline
- Reds -128
- Nationals +107
Total
- Over 9.5 (-115)
- Under 9.5 (-105)
Reds vs Nationals Prediction & Best Bets
As you can imagine, figuring out how this game will play out is a bit more difficult without a Reds starting pitcher. I am seeing reports of them tossing out Brett Kennedy, a 28 year old who only has a handful of games in the majors.
However, the Reds are still arguably one of the hottest teams in baseball. They are currently 17-4 in their last 21 games, and they have found a nice groove since Elly De La Cruz joined the scene.
Personally, I think our best bet in this one is to stick with team that's "Red-hot" and fade Patrick Corbin.
Corbin has allowed 7+ hits in all but 5 of his start this year. His ERA is nearly 5.00, and again, the Reds are crazy hot right now.
Cincinnati sits in 1st place of the NL Central, while the Nationals are bringing up the rear of the NL East.
I would prefer to wait for a confirmed starting pitcher to make these bets, however we roll with the punches.
Keeping it simple for this game, give me the Reds -1.5 at +140 odds.
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