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2022 MLB Handicapping
(18-34-0) Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds (17-32-0)
Date: Thursday June 2nd
Time: 06:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park Cincinnati
Projected Pitchers: Joan Adon vs. Graham Ashcraft
MLB Moneyline Odds: Nationals 100 Reds -120
MLB run line Betting Odds: Nationals +1.5, Reds -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.0
Washington Nationals
Heading into the game, the Washington Nationals have an overall record of 18-34-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 9-16. In the NL East division, Washington currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 19-33-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 19.0% of their games. The Nationals’ over-under record is 25-24-3.
For Washington, Joan Adon gets the start with an overall record of 1-8. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 6.08. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.71 innings per outing, as well as 7.23 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 5.51 per 9. In total, Adon has given up 5 home runs.
So far, the Nationals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.31.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Washington Nationals, as they are averaging just 3.96 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -76.0. The Nationals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.253. Washington combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.212. Placing them 28th. With runners on base, the Nationals are averaging just 0.75 stolen bases per game.
Washington has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.69 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.75 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Cincinnati Reds have an overall record of 17-32-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 9-12. In the NL Central division, Cincinnati currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 22-27-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 20.0% of their games. The Redss’ over-under record is 27-21-1.
For Cincinnati, Graham Ashcraft gets the start with an overall record of 1-0. This includes a strong ERA of 1.69 So far, he is lasting an average of 5.1 innings per outing. as well as 3.38 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.38 per 9. In total, Ashcraft has given up 0 home runs.
So far, the Reds bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.82.
So far, the Cincinnati Reds have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.12 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -60.0. The Reds head into the game ranked just 26th in team batting average. Cincinnati combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.234. Placing them below average. With runners on base, the Reds are averaging just 0.63 stolen bases per game.
Cincinnati has been strong on defense, ranking 2nd in fewest errors at 0.37 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.63 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Nationals are 21-46 in their last 67 road games.
- Nationals are 19-42 in their last 61 overall.
- Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
- Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Cincinnati Reds. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Graham Ashcraft has a better WHIP of 1.12 compared to Joan Adon at 1.67. I expect a strong performance from Joan Adon, as the Reds offense is ranked just 26th. Ashcraft has a tough matchup against a Nationals offense ranked 4th in batting average.
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