The Washington Nationals battle the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday in MLB betting odds action at Nationals Park.
For the Washington Nationals, Doug Fister gets the ball, charged with keeping the Cincinnati Reds hitters off the base paths. He'll face Anthony DeSclafani, 5-6 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Washington Nationals as -165 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 7.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.8-3.7 win for the Nationals on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Washington (46-36) will face the 36-44 Reds in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Cincinnati injuries news.
The Washington Nationals sit at No. 1 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Cincinnati Reds sit at No. 25 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington Nationals No. 9-rated offense, averaging 4.37 runs per game, against a Cincinnati Reds defense that ranks No. 20 at 4.41 in runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have averaged 8.7 hits per game so far, more than Cincinnati Reds batters have averaged on the year (8.52 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Washington has the No. 13-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Reds own the No. 20 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cincinnati looks to rebound from a loss to the Brewers, who beat them 6-1 on Sunday behind a start from Taylor Jungmann at Great American Ball Park.
Washington looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Giants, a 3-1 final on Sunday in support of J Zimmermann at Nationals Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati at Washington, Tuesday, July 7th