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On Friday, August 26, the Cincinnati Reds (48-74) will pay a visit to the Washington Nationals (42-83) at Nationals Park in Washington for a regular season matchup. As they work their way through the final third of the season, each of these ball clubs will surely be eager to come out on top in this head-to-head matchup. Don’t miss the first pitch at 7:05 PM ET!
For context related to Friday’s regular season game, let’s take a look at how Washington and Cincinnati have managed against each other this year.
This season, these two clubs have battled in four contests as the Nationals have earned a win three times against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on June 5, 2022, the Cincinnati Reds came out on top by a score of 4-5. The Nationals scored three runs on five hits, while the Reds put up 0 runs on five hits. We’ll see who comes out on top this time when they meet at Nationals Park.
Betting Preview for the Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals MLB Game on August 26 2022
Where: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
When: Friday, August 26, 2022 at 7:05 PM ET
Betting on the Cincinnati Reds
Record: (48W-75L) | National League Central Standing: 4
The last time they played, the Reds were beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Thursday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .241 and specifically James Farmer is riding high with a .267 average. Defensively speaking, the Reds hold an ERA of 5.04 and a fielding percentage of .985. Check out our odds analysis and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Regarding inactive players,the Reds will play without Antonio Santillan (Back), Lucas Sims (Back), Christian Greene (Shoulder), Reinaldo Almora Jr. (Shoulder), Connor Overton (Back), Matthew Reynolds (Hip), Timothy James Zeuch (Back), Robert Dugger (Shoulder), Jeffrey Hoffman (Forearm), Aramis Garcia (Finger), Tyler Stephenson (Clavicle), Justin Wilson (Elbow), Douglas Ashcraft (Biceps), Vladimir Gutierrez (Forearm), Daniel Duarte (Elbow), Joseph Votto (Rotator Cuff), Michael Moustakas (Calf), and Tejay Antone (Elbow).
Betting on the Washington Nationals
Record: (42W-83L) | National League East Standing: 5
The last time we saw them, the Nationals lost to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, by a 1-3 margin. Led by their top hitter, César Hernández, who has a batting average of .247, the Nationals are currently averaging .248 at the plate so far this season. In terms of defense, the team has an ERA of 5.12 and a .982 fielding percentage. Before you select your picks, be sure to read our odds assessment further down!
Absences and Injuries
With respect to inactive players in this game, the Nationals are without Joseph Ross (Elbow), MacKenzie Gore (Elbow), Luis García (Groin), Stephen Strasburg (Ribs), Seth Romero (Calf), William Harris (Pectoral), Jackson Tetreault (Shoulder), Tanner Rainey (Elbow), Evan Lee (Flexor), Carter Kieboom (Forearm), Yadiel Hernandez (Left Calf), and Sean Doolittle (Elbow).
Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Washington Nationals (-130) at FanDuel
The Washington Nationals are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club could be having a better August, entering the game sporting a winning percentage of 33.33% for this month, accounting a total of seven wins. The winning percentage of the Cincinnati Reds on the other hand, is at 36.36% for this month, a record of eight victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 Total Runs (-112) at FanDuel
Before you place your bet, don’t forgot to take into account that the projected over/under for this matchup is under 9. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 9.
Runline Pick: Washington Nationals -1.5 Runs (+150) at FanDuel
The Washington Nationals will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover a runline of -1.5.
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