Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction, Pick and Preview, June 3 (6/3): MLB
- Fadethepublic
- Jun 3, 2022, 4:52:38 AM
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Odds
| Time | 6:40 p.m. EST |
| Nationals money line | +108 |
| Nationals run line | +1.5 (-165) |
| Reds money line | -130 |
| Reds run line | -1.5 (+140) |
| Over / under | 9.5 |
Key stats
| Washington Nationals | Cincinnati Reds | |
| Record | 18-35 | 18-32 |
| Road / home record | 9-17 | 10-12 |
| Last 10 record | 4-6 | 6-4 |
| Streak | L4 | W1 |
| Over / under record | 26-24-3 | 27-22-1 |
| Runs / game | 3.96 | 4.12 |
| Runs allowed / game | 5.43 | 5.31 |
Preview
The Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds will play the 2nd game of the series at the Great American Ball Park on Friday. The Reds dominated in the first of the series beating the Nats 8-1. Ashcraft (2-0) had chalked up his first major league win last Friday, throwing 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
Washington Nationals
The Nationals get here with a 18-35 record and have lost 5 of their last 6 games. The team is averaging 4.1 runs per game but allowing 5.2 runs. Josh Bell has a batting average of .309, 5 home runs and 29 RBI. Juan Soto leads the team in home runs with 9.
Josiah Gray leads the team with a 5.08 ERA, 54 strikeouts and 5 wins recorded for the Nationals.
Probable Pitcher:
Josiah Gray (5-4, 5.08 ERA) will start for the Nats in the 2nd game of the series. Gray (5-4) allowed one run on three hits and four walks over five innings Sunday, striking out three and earning a win over the Rockies.
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds get here with a 18-32 record and have won 6 of their last 8 games. The team is averaging 4.23 runs while allowing 5.4 runs per game. Brandon Dury leads the team with 26 RBI and 8 home runs. Kyle Farmer is batting for .263 avg.
Tyler Mahle leads the pitching staff with a 5.53 ERA, 58 strikeouts and 2 wins recorded for the Reds.
Probable Pitcher:
Mike Minor (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Reds in the 2nd game of the series. The Reds will activate Minor (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to start Friday's game. Minor made five rehab starts, most recently building up to six innings and 79 pitches in his final outing for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
BETTING TRENDS
Washington are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Cincinnati.
Washington are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Cincinnati are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
Cincinnati are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Prediction
The Nationals were dominated by the rookie Ashcraft and could only scored 1 run in the first of the series. They'll now face Mike Minor who will make his first start in the season. The Reds have won 6 of their last 8 games and 5 of their last 6 at home. It's hard to trust on the Nats at this moment as they have scored only 1 run in their last 3 games. Take the Reds.
PICK: Reds ML (-130)
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