MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals (May 13, 2026)
The Washington Nationals (20-22) face the Cincinnati Reds (22-20) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jake Irvin is the probable pitcher for the Nationals, while Nick Lodolo is the probable pitcher for the Reds. The Reds are favored to win at -168, while the Nationals are at +139. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- These teams share a 25-17 Run Line record this season. The Nationals are -149 to cover the run line while the Reds are +123.
- The Nationals have a 26-15-1 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total runs line, 15 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Reds have a 25-17-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Nationals are averaging 5.4 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Reds are averaging only 4.0 (26th).
- In the field, the Nationals are allowing a whopping 5.6 runs per game this season (29th in the league), while the Reds are allowing an average of 4.9 runs (26th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Nationals are at .244 (ranking 10th in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting .220 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Reds have hit 53 (5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Nationals have managed 50 (T9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Nationals have been outstanding this season, recording 213 RBIs to rank 2nd in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 156 RBIs to rank 26th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Reds have an earned run average of 4.65 this season (26th in the Majors), while The Nationals have an ERA of 4.77 (28th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Nationals have recorded 318 this season, ranking 26th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Reds rank 25th for total strikeouts, recording 322.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .253 against the Reds this season (25th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Nationals' opponents are at .255 (26th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | 15-8-19 | 8-4-7 | 7-4-12 | 0-1-1 | 15-7-18 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Reds | 9-11-22 | 5-5-12 | 4-6-10 | 3-2-8 | 6-9-14 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Nationals are +114 to lead after three innings, while the Reds are -145.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | 14-18-10 | 6-9-4 | 8-9-6 | 0-0-2 | 14-18-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Reds | 11-19-12 | 6-10-6 | 5-9-6 | 4-5-4 | 7-14-8 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 19-23 in Nationals games this season. The Reds have a 21-21 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Nationals recorded a 10-4 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park yesterday. Daylen Lile was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 4 RBIs. The Nationals have now won three straight at Great American Ball Park against the Reds.
