Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction and Picks, August 8, 2026

Washington Nationals play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 3.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (-196). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at -196 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.10 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 9.5 Total Runs (+122)

Washington Nationals play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 9.5 Total Runs (+122). That is a alternate totals bet. It was priced at +122 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $22.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 8.5 Total Runs (-115)

Washington Nationals play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 8.5 Total Runs (-115). That is a totals bet. It was priced at -115 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.70 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 2.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (-385)

Washington Nationals play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 2.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (-385). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at -385 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $12.60 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 4.5 totals 1st 5 innings (-108)

Washington Nationals play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 4.5 totals 1st 5 innings (-108). That is a totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 4.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (-108)

Washington Nationals play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 4.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (-108). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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