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MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds (August 8, 2026)

The Cincinnati Reds (56-59) face the Washington Nationals (57-61) at Nationals Park on Saturday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Chase Burns is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Andrew Alvarez is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Reds are favored to win at -142, while the Nationals are at +118. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.

  • The Reds (+113) have a 61-54 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-136) hold a record of 69-49.
  • The Reds have a 60-54-1 O/U record this season (meaning 60 games have gone over the total runs line, 54 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 63-50-5 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Reds are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (24th in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging +1.2 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 29th in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .250 (7th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 170 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 153 (5th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Nationals have been outstanding this season, recording 599 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 456 RBIs to rank 27th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Nationals have an earned run average of 4.76 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 922 this season, ranking 22nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 889.

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 (18th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Reds 25-31-59 12-14-34 13-17-25 11-9-17 14-22-42 0-0-0 3-2-5
    Nationals 36-25-57 20-10-28 16-15-29 11-4-13 25-21-44 0-0-0 3-4-3

Lead After Three Innings

The Reds are -145 to lead after three innings, while the Nationals are +114.

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Reds 36-44-35 19-21-20 17-23-15 14-12-11 22-32-24 0-0-0 4-1-5
    Nationals 46-39-33 26-17-15 20-22-18 15-5-8 31-34-25 0-0-0 2-6-2

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.

  • The NRFI is 56-59 in Reds games this season. The Nationals have a 54-64 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Nationals recorded a 5-3 victory over the Reds at Nationals Park yesterday. Daylen Lile was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs.