The Washington Nationals (44-53) welcome the Cincinnati Reds (47-50) to Nationals Park Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Reds vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 2-1
Prior to the All-Star break, the Reds had won 5 of their last 7 games and 3 of their last 4. They are coming off a 3-2 home loss to the Miami Marlins Sunday in a series in which the Reds won 2 of 3 games. Cincinnati is 22-22 on the road this season and 53-44 against the spread (ATS) overall.
The Nationals won 2 of 3 games at the Milwaukee Brewers in their last series, losing the Sunday finale 9-3. Washington has struggled over the last few weeks and is just 2-6 since July 7. The Nationals are 20-24 at home this season and 54-43 ATS overall.