The Cincinnati Reds (18-16) host the Washington Nationals (15-19) on Sunday, May 4, 2025. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on MASN2 and FanDuel Sports Ohio.
Find my Nationals vs Reds prediction and prop pick for Sunday afternoon below.
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- Nationals vs Reds Pick: James Wood Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (Play to -115)
My Nationals vs Reds best bet for Sunday is James Wood to go over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Nationals vs Reds Odds, Spread, Lines
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Nationals vs Reds Projected Pitchers
| LHP MacKenzie Gore (WAS) | Stat | RHP Nick Martinez (CIN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | W-L | 1-3 |
| 1.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.5 |
| 3.51 / 3.28 | ERA /xERA | 4.68 / 4.33 |
| 2.50 / 2.37 | FIP / xFIP | 4.07 / 4.35 |
| 1.10 | WHIP | 1.35 |
| 30.3% | K-BB% | 10.9% |
| 30.9% | GB% | 32.3% |
| 102 | Stuff+ | 93 |
| 106 | Location+ | 107 |
Nationals vs Reds MLB Betting Preview
Getting even money on James Wood to go over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI seems like a big mistake by the books.
Reds starter Nick Martinez has been hit well by left-handed batters this year while Wood has been the Nats’ best bat against right-handed pitching.
Wood has a solid lineup spot with C.J. Abrams ahead of him to get on base and score, and a few bats behind him that can get him in should he get on base.
Wood also has more than enough pop to hit one out of the yard with a big ballpark upgrade at Great American Ball Park.
I would play this to -115.
Pick: James Wood Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (Play to -115)
Nationals vs Reds Betting Trends to Watch
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