MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds (August 7, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (56-58) face the Washington Nationals (56-61) at Nationals Park on Friday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cade Cavalli is the probable pitcher for the Nationals, while the Reds' probable pitcher remains unclear.
- The Reds have a 60-53-1 O/U record this season (meaning 60 games have gone over the total runs line, 53 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 63-49-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging +1.1 more at 5.3 runs (1st).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 5.2 runs (28th).
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 Reds are at .230 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .250 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 168 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 150 (5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Nationals have been outstanding this season, recording 594 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 453 RBIs to rank 27th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Nationals have an earned run average of 4.78 this season (27th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.42 (23rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 912 this season, ranking T22nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 879.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .261 against the Nationals this season (28th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .244 (17th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 25-30-59 | 12-14-34 | 13-16-25 | 11-9-17 | 14-21-42 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Nationals | 35-25-57 | 19-10-28 | 16-15-29 | 10-4-13 | 25-21-44 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 36-44-34 | 19-21-20 | 17-23-14 | 14-12-11 | 22-32-23 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Nationals | 46-39-32 | 26-17-14 | 20-22-18 | 15-5-7 | 31-34-25 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 56-58 in Reds games this season. The Nationals have a 54-63 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a lopsided 15-1 victory against the Nationals at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on May 14. JJ Bleday was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 6 RBIs. That result snapped the Nationals' four-game winning streak against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
